Counterpoint: Enbridge's new Line 3 simply disregards the Ojibwe people
The pipeline "compromise" shows willful ignorance of Native history and rights.
Combat translators spoke for us. Now we must speak for them.
Our allies' combat translators deserve special visas, "honorary veteran" status.
Liberalism: More essential than ever
Yes, it faces a crisis of confidence. But we must acknowledge that external threats are more severe.
Mark Osler
Presidential pardon power: Trump takes aim at Constitution's soul
Seemingly uninhibited by his conscience, he's at least considering acts that would be historic abuses of his power.
Larry Pogemiller
Counterpoint: Are two years after high school better, or four? Both.
Minnesota needs educated, trained and experienced workers at all levels.
Paul Anton and
Minnesota regulators should update how we tally pollution's costs
The social effects of burning fossil fuels are real expenses. Minnesota has accounted for them for two decades, but the Public Utilities Commission should vote to strengthen the calculation.
Richard Greelis
What part of police shootings are the chief's fault?
There are three ways to answer the question, among all of the other things recent events have given us to think about.
Fredrik deBoer
An ideological crisis of support for higher education
Polls show that Republicans doubt the value of colleges of universities. That's a problem, because dominate government. And it's become a problem, at least in part, because liberals dominate academia.
Larry J. Sabato and Philip Shenon
Trump has a chance to dispel one of the greatest conspiracy theories in U.S. history
Additional documents pertaining to the JFK assassination are due to be released in October. By law, the president (and only the president) can stop this, but he should not do so.
Laura Goodman
What would it take to really change the police culture?
For starters, political leaders shouldn't undercut the effort. Other solutions: more female officers and a better understanding of what we're getting for our training dollars.
Lori Hodapp
Police training: Some background on that 'fast-track' program
The effort, as originated and as still applied in many agencies, is quite stringent. Where training fails, it's not because of the program.
James Gibney
Why did the Germans hold off at Dunkirk?
We may never know for sure, although we can speculate. In any case, it changed the war.
Amber Phillips
Why Jared Kushner is a central piece of the Trump-Russia puzzle
Five reasons his testimony before Congress on Monday and Tuesday is crucial.
D.J. Tice
After latest Twin Cities-area police shooting, a look at perceptions is warranted
Polling shows large gaps in views of public, police.
Editorial
The context is what matters when Trump chats with Putin
Suspicion over administration's Russia ties colors the conversations.
LORI STURDEVANT
In Minnesota, would home-grown health care cost containment have better odds?
Health care policy punt to states may be welcomed.
Steve Cramer
Leftward, whoa! Balance needed in Minneapolis politics
The city of Minneapolis is losing its balance under the influence of liberal activists. Here are more-even approaches to tackling four key municipal issues.
KAREN WEESE
To fight poverty, think smaller
The big ideas are needed, but obstacles often could be better addressed with tweaks.
Editorial
Researchers are making progress on understanding dementia
Causes are becoming clearer, but prevention is a more difficult challenge.
Editorial
The best time to address looming Social Security crisis was before now
But given the delay, Congress needs to act as soon as possible.
Jennifer Rubin
Trump's presidency is doomed. (But how, exactly, will it end?)
Here are five possible scenarios for the disaster tale that will soon rush toward a climax.
Nate Cathcart
Counterpoint: Magical fishing? Anecdotes are no substitute for facts
How many almighty walleye are enough? 10? 20? All you armchair biologists debating "unfair" rules on Mille Lacs have work to do.
John Rash
Rash Report: What 'Dunkirk' displays about Britain, then and now
A temporary retreat from a hostile continent during wartime to a permanent Brexit divorce from today's welcoming Europe.
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