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BRANDON MCGINLEY
December 8, 2017

To turn 'merry Christmas' into fighting words is to lose their meaning

I implore my fellow believers to see that pugnacity and spite are not how we bring about a renaissance of Christian culture.
Steven Dornfeld
December 8, 2017
Sen. Al Franken's decision to step down amid a growing sexual-harassment scandal has scrambled Minnesota's 2018 election.

Celebrities in politics: Minnesotans, have you finally learned?

Other than embarrassment, what have you gotten for your generous support?
Morris J. Allen
December 8, 2017
A Palestinian youth walks in the Old City of Jerusalem, Dec. 6, 2017. President Trump plans to name Jerusalem as the capital of Israel on Wednesday, u

I long for my Jerusalem, but not this way

Presidential declarations won't get us there. Hard work is needed.
John Rash
December 8, 2017
Gary Oldman stars as Winston Churchill in director Joe Wright's DARKEST HOUR, a Focus Features release.
Credit: Jack English / Focus Features

Rash Report: 'Darkest Hour,' but enduring light on Winston Churchill

New movie about the British prime minister is just the latest reflection on a leader who has become a legend.
Editorial, Charlotte Observer
December 8, 2017
FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2015, file photo, provided by ABC, correspondent Brian Ross speaks on "Good Morning America," which airs on the ABC Television

ABC News screwup reminds us that reporters are human, too

Brian Ross made a serious mistake and is being held accountable.
Jay Kaganoff
December 8, 2017
FILE -- Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at the National Archives in Washington, Sept. 12, 2012. Justice Clarence Thomas might have more to say i

In hindsight, Clarence Thomas needs to resign

For us conservatives, the "#MeToo" movement means it's time to reconsider the Hill case.
Denise Specht
December 8, 2017
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Counterpoint: The Legislature was wrong to weaken tenure

Union protections empower women, especially, to speak out about harassment.
John C. “Chuck” Chalberg
December 8, 2017
Totino Grace freshman Luke Rooker controlled the puck during hockey practice Wednesday. ] AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com The p

Let clock run down on organized sports in schools

We need to return to the days of a healthy balance between teams and lessons. Private clubs can fill in the gap.
Gary Abernathy, The Washington Post
December 8, 2017
U.S President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Republican senators on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

Why would we Trump supporters turn on him? He's doing what he promised.

And the recent Hollywood/media/left wing epiphany on their heroes' sex antics? Way too little, way too late.
Editorial
December 7, 2017

Trump takes a gamble 'delivering' on Jerusalem

Previous presidents had made similar pledges but not followed through.
Geoffrey Emerson
December 7, 2017

Why my patients can't get to doctor appointments: It's too many bike lanes

It's winter. In Minneapolis. And vehicle traffic is strangled. What would an ambulance do?
Richard Adair
December 7, 2017

Why my patients can't get to doctor appointments: Not enough buses

If you heard the heartbreaking stories like I did, you'll know why we need better transit.
Lori Sturdevant
December 7, 2017
Sen. Al Franken addresses the Senate.

Minnesota Dems might have stood by Franken; the D.C crowd would not

The Minnesota senator's fall is confirmation that the culture has shifted toward respect and dignity.
Christine Flowers, Philadelphia Daily News (TNS)
December 7, 2017
Christine Flowers: Franken shouldn't have folded to hysterical revenge seekers

Christine Flowers: Franken shouldn't have folded to hysterical revenge seekers

Conservatives should be calling for a sense of proportion and due process — not enjoying our enemies' misery.
Victor Davis Hanson, Tribune News Service (TNS)
December 6, 2017
FILE--Three U.S. battleships are hit from the air during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in this Dec. 7, 1941 file photo. From left are: USS West

Remembering Pearl Harbor: Japan's fatal miscalcuation and a rural U.S. congressman

The Japanese shocked the U.S. on Dec. 7, 1941. But, spurred by a Georgia legislator, America had already begun revolutionary changes in the Navy that delivered supremacy on the seas.
Francis Wilkinson, Bloomberg View (TNS)
December 6, 2017
This cover image released by Twelve Books shows "Al Franken: Giant of the Senate," by Al Franken. (Twelve via AP) ORG XMIT: MIN2017053018463664

Al Franken's book, well-reviewed and well-received, was a winner until ill winds blew it to smithereens

The words haven't changed, but their meaning, in some instances, and the chummy feel they generated have been swept off the pages.
Editorial
December 6, 2017
In this Feb. 23, 2014 file photo, the Russian national flag, right, flies after next to the Olympic flag during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Winte

International Olympic Committee finally gets tough with Russia

It sends the most forceful message yet that it won't tolerate cheating.
Rick Wilson, The Washington Post
December 6, 2017
FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 file photo, former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney talks with reporters in New York. Romney said on

Romney should challenge Hatch: The GOP needs a fight over Trump

He's one of the few big name Republicans who have taken on the party's hijacker.
D.J. Tice
December 5, 2017
Close up of estate tax return

In the 'death tax' debate, both sides are unconvincing

It may well be a wise, just form of taxation. We could prove we believe that by imposing it on others besides the super-rich few.
Editorial
December 5, 2017
FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, file photo, former Alabama Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore speaks at a rally, in Fairhope, Al

No, the U.S. Senate doesn't need Roy Moore

Trump's endorsement ignores a disturbing list of assault claims.
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