The courage to follow the evidence on transgender care
Often, those who see nuance decide it's best to just keep their heads down. But here's a report in which empathy, humility and intellectual integrity are all on display.
Republicans wanted a crackdown on Israel's critics. Columbia obliged.
Its president emerged from a four-hour grilling largely unscathed. All that's been damaged is academic freedom.
The little park that could … be better
Father Hennepin Bluff Park, with the right care and restoration, could be a destination.
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the Editorial Board of the Los Angeles Times
Climate change looms large this election year
The planet is on a dangerous streak, making the U.S. election even more critical.
D.J. Tice
For this Minnesota legislator, action targeting child abuse is intensely personal
"There were a lot of nights that I would pray for someone to come and save me. And no one came."
Thomas L. Friedman
Thomas L. Friedman: Is there a plausible outcome that's pro-Palestinian, pro-Israeli and pro-Iranian?
Yes, but it will require leadership changes for all three factions — change that has to come from within.
the Editorial Board of the Mankato Free Press
The 'Civility Caucus'
Minnesota legislators who are taking a bipartisan approach to their work deserve praise.
Taro Ito
Sports betting push at Legislature resorts to punitive leverage
A bill on historic horse racing seeks to usurp both the Minnesota Racing Commission and the legal process.
Charles Gillespie
Minnesota's sports betting limits could be self-defeating
These days a majority of wagering action takes place during events, not just before.
Emma Greenman and Bobby Joe Champion
Why a state Voting Rights Act is needed now
Some states (and a U.S. court) have taken steps that inhibit voter access and undermine federal protections. Here in Minnesota, we've made a different choice.
Tim Penny and David Minge
Taxes increasingly paying for the past — not the future
Fiscal discipline in the nation's budget is necessary. No sacred cows, no red lines.
Nathan Paulsen and Kim McNeil
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Counterpoint: Hennepin Healthcare deserves an accountable board
The current arrangement does not provide that, either to staff or to the public.
the Editorial Board at Bloomberg Opinion
No sudden moves on Iran
The regime in Tehran is the biggest threat to peace in the Middle East. Israel must tread carefully.
Patrice Relerford
The Minnesota Principals Survey: Data worth having
These education professionals are uniquely positioned to see what's happening in schools and gauge what's coming. The Legislature should provide ongoing funding to collect their thoughts.
Tyler Cowen
Lab-grown beef is red meat for the conservative base
This seems to be about the fear that, without the force of law, some cultural norms will fade away. But people should let science do its job.
Wade T. Swenson
Counterpoint: The prior-authorization system is detrimental
The timeliness of medical care is often just as crucial as the treatment choice itself.
the Editorial Board of the Las Vegas Review-Journal
The federal deficit problem
No wonder Americans are unhappy with Biden's economic policies.
Martin Kuz
American retreat
My immigrant parents revered Reagan for fighting despotism. Trump betrays his legacy.
Anis Ayani
How far is too far in countering smoking?
Minneapolis' proposed tobacco price hike would infringe on consumer choice and hurt small businesses.
Julie Blackman
Can Trump get a fair jury? My expert opinion is yes.
The selection process and the can-do attitude of the jurors results in a fair jury almost all the time.
the Editorial Board of Bloomberg Opinion
Under Biden's watch, a student aid meltdown
The botched introduction of a new FAFSA form leaves students, schools in limbo.
the Editorial Board of The Seattle Times
Let's leave the potato alone
Federal committee should back off on proposal to reclassify the valuable vegetable.
Brad Gausman and Eli Mansfield
Counterpoint: A State Capitol rally, misinterpreted
We gathered for public lands and waters, not for specific legislation.
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