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Second opinion: Obamacare is fine
By Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times November 19, 2013, 01:26 PMCanceled policies affect a tiny minority — a fraction of those denied coverage by GOP obstructionism.
World Toilet Day: Let's keep this simple
By JASON KASS, The New York Times. November 19, 2013, 10:11 AMBillions around the world need a basic loo, but not the costly green technology Bill Gates and company want to...
Minnesota's auditor has earned praise and another term
By Jill Burcum, Star Tribune November 18, 2013, 06:06 PMFor three decades, Jim Nobles has brought accountability to state government.
The new normal — you're not going to like it
By Paul Krugman, New York Times November 18, 2013, 05:54 PMIt's not such a fringe idea to consider whether long-term economic stagnation is in the cards for the United States.
The Gettysburg address
By November 18, 2013, 05:54 PMDelivered at the battlefield at Gettysburg, Pa., on Nov. 19, 1863.
Gettysburg Address: 272 words to last 150 years and beyond
By Ronald C. White November 18, 2013, 05:54 PMWhy Lincoln's celebrated speech was one for the ages — and one to study.
Climate change at work? No -- and yes
By By Adam Sobel and Naomi Oreskes, Los Angeles Times November 18, 2013, 11:34 AMA warmer world produces more extreme weather, the way smoking produces more cancer, although the link can't be proven in...
Sissi is fast becoming the 'face' of Egypt
By AHMED THARWAT November 17, 2013, 08:30 PMHe's everywhere. This mania is not well understood.
San Antonio mayor puts spotlight on education
By DENISE JOHNSON, Star Tribune November 17, 2013, 02:00 PMJulian Castro recognizes how much cities can gain by closing achievement gaps.
Conservation is not to be forgotten in the farm bill
By Bill Wenzel November 17, 2013, 02:00 PMOne of the most significant incentives for compliance may be eliminated.
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