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Carl P. Leubsdorf, The Dallas Morning News (TNS)
Franken, Klobuchar on long, early lists of Democratic mentionables for 2020
Worth considering : How many mentioned Donald Trump in May of 2013?
Editorial, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Incumbent President Hassan Rouhani is best bet in Iranian elections
It was under his leadership that Iran agreed to curb nuclear weapons program.
DIANE LOEFFLER
This tax break for private-school donations would take a wrong turn
This tax break would deal a blow to charities and public schools.
Anne Weyandt
Nonpublic schools can and should play vital role in quest for educational justice
We need to move past "public" vs. "private" labels to help students of color and those in poverty get chances at schools with proven records.
Gregory C. Pratt
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Successful examples show critics are wrong about support for bike lanes
Examples show most people like them, even if some folks initially balk. So give them a chance.
David Banks
The Trump presidency: Remember — in this country, the wand still chooses the wizard
There should be no hesitation in checking President Trump's autocratic tendencies.
Erik Wemple, The Washington Post
The evil Roger Ailes did will live after him
His partisan 'news' sensibility has changed the country for some time to come.
Cathy ten Broeke
Housing stability: An urgent need, a critical investment
Despite progress, homelessness here is still widespread. Housing stability is a necessary condition for almost every goal for our state.
David Rask Behling
As partisanship prevails, those of us in the center need to raise our voices
Hyperpartisans on the left and right don't speak for the majority of us in the center. We have to make them aware of that.
Harold Wolle and Randy Kramer
![A buffer strip of grass and trees along the Rock River west of Edgerton is a good example of the protective strips that help filter runoff. ] In the s](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/PM45NGFGQM6RPHIUUHS4BNOI6U.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Water buffer law: Intent is fine, but it isn't ready to be implemented
Ambiguities and only-recently-released guidelines for farmers require the state to modify the law and push back its Nov. 1 launch.
Editorial
After WannaCry, tech users need to do their part
Warnings from security experts are not getting through to the public
Nicholas Weaver
Global cyberattack represented the merging of two plagues
At play were internet worms and criminal activity, carried out here via ransomware. Innovative action is needed to counter the threat.
Editorial
Ill-conceived California legislation would penalize builders of Trump's wall
It'd be wrong to punish businesses for seeking work and doing their jobs.
Editorial
At 97, Nuremberg war crimes prosecutor still fighting for good
Ben Ferencz remains an advocate for peace, morality and justice.
Marshall H. Tanick
Impeach President Trump? Nah. But invoke the 25th Amendment? Hmm …
It lets the veep and agency chiefs replace a president, perhaps temporarily, if he's "unable" to carry out his duties. A respite might be good.
Eli Lake, Bloomberg View
Trump's best (and only) defense is complete incompetence
Collusion would be more hidden. Intimidation would be more subtle. This looks like somebody who just isn't up to the job.
Preet Bharara
Are there still public servants prepared to say no to the president?
Previous episodes show that confidence in the rule of law and the integrity of investigations is critical. Three things are needed now.
David Wilson
Tale of 38th Street bike lanes/parking losses should serve as a warning
Counterpoint: A well-tuned effort gave the impression of overwhelming support for the lanes. Everyday residents with reservations were overwhelmed.
Barbara Nylen
Planning of Minneapolis bike lanes is short on one big thing: Common sense
Counterpoint: Rules for bicyclists are wanting, and too many bike lanes aren't suited for the purpose of moving traffic in a safe and efficient way.
Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald (TNS)
Are the robots coming after your job?
Short answer : Probably. Governments should start planning now for surplus workers.
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