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Gregory Gibson: Why America lets the killings continue
By GREGORY GIBSON, New York Times December 15, 2012, 10:21 AMIn the wake of my son's murder, I came to realize easy access to guns is the way Americans want things to be.
Schoolchildren pay the price for America's gun culture
By HARTFORD COURANT, Star Tribune December 14, 2012, 03:21 PMWe must do something about gun violence -- for the sake of our children.
Two views of the Susan Rice uproar
By Fred Kaplan and Ruth Marcus December 14, 2012, 09:06 PMThe political storm, the public fallout.
A time of goodness, a time of sadness
By EDITORIAL, La Crosse Tribune December 14, 2012, 02:21 PMUnfortunately, tragedy knows no season. But thankfully, the holidays are a time of generosity and care for those who are hurting.
Susan Rice: Why I won't be the next Secretary of State
By SUSAN RICE, Special to the Washington Post December 14, 2012, 08:44 AMThe U.N. ambassador, repeatedly denounced by two GOP senators, explains why she asked President Obama not to nominate her.
Light rail will ruin a quiet area
By STEVEN R. GOLDSMITH December 13, 2012, 09:55 PMThe segment of the Southwest Corridor between the lakes must be reconsidered.
A kettle, a bell and lots of goodwill
By STEVEN M. LUKAS December 13, 2012, 10:05 PMTwo hours as a Salvation Army bell ringer. Here's what happened in downtown Minneapolis.
How U.S. policy fueled Bangladesh's deadly fire
By SANCHITA B. SAXENA December 13, 2012, 09:48 PMHigh tariffs on imports from Asia create an incentive for lower labor standards.
Wisconsin's governor looks ahead
By SCOTT GILLESPIE, Star Tribune December 13, 2012, 09:42 PMGov. Scott Walker met with the Star Tribune Editorial Board on Thursday.
Judges needed for federal courts
By EDITORIAL, New York Times December 13, 2012, 06:38 PMRepublicans have time and again used the filibuster, the threat of filibuster, holds on nominations and other tactics to block confirmations.
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