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Jill Thomas
John Rash
Rash Report: A march for science — and society
The United States could use a new "Sputnik moment" that rallies around scientists and other learned experts.
Evan Rausch
Prince didn't need to die; an opioid antidote was available in naloxone
Those at risk of overdose should be given training and access to this remedy, which is a simple nose spray.
Editorial
Trump may be wising up on climate change
There are signs he's moving away from opposition to Paris agreement.
Emily Flower
Teachers and staff of color matter big-time
If the system isn't equitable, if teachers and staff don't reflect the diversity of the student body, then little can be truly accomplished.
Greg Hestness
Do female cops make all the difference?
Bridging gaps will require many tactics, including more psychological testing.
Lori Sturdevant
Minnesota Department of Revenue faces budget cuts. Wise?
This is, after all, the department that brings in the funds for Minnesota.
Eric Dayton
A farewell to skyways: The case for bringing them down
I know what you're thinking: "But I like skyways." Enough on those few, really cold days to give up having a safe, vibrant, healthy city 365 days a year?
Harold Collier
Lost in the anti-opioid craze is real suffering
Prince and I had something in common: chronic pain. We don't need sympathy, we need real help.
Megan McArdle, Bloomberg View
At Berkeley, the free speech movement has come to a screeching halt
A once fearless bastion of open-minded debate has become a cowardly symbol of high-minded intolerance
Editorial
Hey, New York, make the most of the Fearless Girl
Controversy over statues in financial district is a bunch of bull.
Reynolds-Anthony Harris
Counterpoint: Private scholarships are a lifeline for our kids drowning in mediocrity
They make it possible for children go to the schools of their choice.
Lauren Stopfer
This weekend, I'll be marching for science. Will you?
I've come a long way from a curly-haired, sassy kid from Eagan, and I've grown to realize firsthand that science is worth our investment.
Margaret Sullivan, The Washington Post
O'Reilly's final 'tip of the day': Be brave, working women!
Almost every woman has a story. The Fox megastar's downfall shows the power of telling them.
JILLIAN PETERSON and JAMES DENSLEY
Why the trend of posting gruesome acts online?
There's the look-at-me factor, which law enforcement simply can't stop. How about removing the audience by simply not watching?
Sam Myers and Sarah Peterson
Highly skilled workers visas have fees to help Americans
H-1B visa fees paid by employers are used to train U.S. workers.
Editorial, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Prince Harry emerges as a royal voice for mental health treatment
His courage in talking about the death of his mother is inspiring.
Therese Raphael, Bloomberg View
The Conservative MP overplayed her hand
It's almost cruel to hold an election now, with the opposition parties on life support and the Tories enjoying dominance in Parliament.
Lorie Skjerven Gildea
We've reinvested in Minnesota's courts. Let's not stop now.
We all benefit from a high-functioning system, and, as a state, we felt the consequences when the courts were underfunded.
Editorial, Dallas Morning News
Afghanistan bombing underscored shift in U.S. foreign policy
Trump is more comfortable using force than in explaining strategic goals.
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