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Collins, McCain and Murkowski made a puzzling call on tax bill
It's odd that they backed measure repealing key Obamacare mandate.
Robert L. Walker
Yes, the Senate can investigate Roy Moore if he's elected
Even for actions preceding his time in the office. Even if voters knew.
Editorial, Bloomberg View
Arctic protection pact is a minor miracle of cooperation
A rare coalition of countries has agreed to prohibit coastal fishing.
Cass R. Sunstein, Bloomberg View
How to nudge people to give more to charity
A largely untried idea is to make increased contributions automatic, as with efforts to boost retirement savings. It could clear a hurdle in human nature.
Jessica Narum
Spread the word to end the word — the r-word
You know the one — the one that's deeply offensive toward people with intellectual disabilities and their families, and that uses their existence as an insult.
Arne Carlson
Arne Carlson: From personal to political, rue the rush to judgment
Whenever in history we've abandoned due process, we've damaged ourselves.
Elaine Ou
No, Bitcoin mining won't melt the polar ice caps
Yes, the data farms required to possess this electronic currency consume a lot of energy. But in the full context, Bitcoin is positively green.
Stephen Mihm, Bloomberg View (TNS)
Timothy Taylor
China's rise: The wealth of a nation (not ours)
A lot of people, living much better lives, in a land not as influentially far away as it once was. What do we think about this? I, for one, rejoice.
Editorial, Bloomberg View
Companies need more workers with basic computer skills — not coders
Advanced training less important than knowing off-the-shelf software.
Editorial, Newsday
Let Mueller do his work, or nation will suffer
There'll be terrible consequences if Trump fires special counsel.
BRANDON MCGINLEY
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
Celebrities in politics: Minnesotans, have you finally learned?
Other than embarrassment, what have you gotten for your generous support?
Morris J. Allen
I long for my Jerusalem, but not this way
Presidential declarations won't get us there. Hard work is needed.
John Rash
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
ABC News screwup reminds us that reporters are human, too
Brian Ross made a serious mistake and is being held accountable.
Jay Kaganoff
In hindsight, Clarence Thomas needs to resign
For us conservatives, the "#MeToo" movement means it's time to reconsider the Hill case.
Denise Specht
Counterpoint: The Legislature was wrong to weaken tenure
Union protections empower women, especially, to speak out about harassment.
John C. “Chuck” Chalberg
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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
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.
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