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William Dolan and John James
Tax reform, as proposed, threatens charitable giving
This would result from the loss of incentive that's inherent in increasing the standard deduction. But there's an existing solution.
Megan McArdle, Bloomberg View
Yes, the census is worth more than one Big Mac a year
That's your personal cost, taxpayer. That's all Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross needs Congress to commit you to so that we don't screw it up.
Mary Nicklawske
Sexual misconduct: We all know a Harvey, and he doesn't work alone
For there to be men like this — and believe me, there are many — there also must be people and a society supporting him.
Rena Kraut
Sexual misconduct: 'Me, too' is what we now must be able to say
It's not oversharing. It's vital information — for women and girls, and for boys and men.
Peter Mehlman
Hollywood's way: Don't ask, don't tell much
Delving deeply is not our thing. The open secret is, regrettably, enough.
Christine M. Flowers, Philadelphia Daily News (TNS)
Girl Scouts have every right to be mad about Boy Scouts' welcome
The kindler, gentler, "triggered by a lawsuit" Scouts are forcing us to open up the doors to everyone, for everything. And the message that feminine girls are getting is that they are not good enough if they like crafting over rafting, singing over swinging a bat, cookies over rookies.
Editorial
Reality has set in for NFL owners
They had players' backs three weeks ago, but the tide may have turned.
ANNETTE MEEKS
There's still more work to be done on measles
With the recent outbreak over, now it's time for Minnesota to end the personal exemption from necessary vaccines.
MIKE MEYERS
College admissions: Trump is the guardian of white advantage
Those in the majority have not, in fact, lost ground to affirmative action, but to President Donald Trump, they are the victims.
Jim Rowader
U.S. loses in soccer. Why? Too much drive, not enough fun.
It starts at the youth level, as any family involved knows.
Ed Murphy
Twin Cities homelessness: Seniors find themselves on street, in shelters
Serving their needs is a particular challenge.
Lori Sturdevant
The new generation gap in Minnesota: It's a formative thing
Here's how it might play out in the upcoming elections.
D.J. Tice
Of Harvey Weinstein, Hugh Hefner and sexual revolutions as ambiguous things
Considering male wrongdoing in the context of this era's permissive society.
Dan Lund
For Amazon's HQ2, we're truly a no-brainer
The Twin Cities has everything the Seattle giant could want: fellow retailers, a highly educated workforce and a reasonable cost of living.
Tom Hoch
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Minneapolis mayoral candidate Tom Hoch: We need new vision and leadership
To address issues such as housing and public safety and to get things done, let's make a change at the top at City Hall.
Mike Risvold
Wayzata police chief: From the bottom of our bereaved hearts, thank you
When our department lost officer Bill Mathews, communities and other officers from far and wide lent a hand.
Diane M. Ring
Counterpoint: To get to the forgiveness part, we must first admit the racism
What would Lincoln have done about the Confederate monuments, if he had lived?
John Rash
Rash Report: 'Mark Felt' movie about Watergate evokes parallels to today
Leaks, investigative reporting and a special counsel consume Washington.
Editorial
Trump's Twitter attack on Puerto Rico set a new low
It's unclear if he understands and accepts responsibilities of presidency.
Dianne Feinstein, The Washington Post
More Trump judges will get through if the GOP's power play succeeds
The Senate's 'blue slip' tradition should be respected; someday, Republicans will wish they hadn't discarded it.
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