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Lawrence R. Jacobs
Our political divide now extends even to … poker
Seriously. My mostly GOP group plays a "free market" game. My Democratic group has set rules.
Colbie Holderness, The Washington Post
Rob Porter is my ex-husband. Here's what you should know about abuse.
Kellyanne, being 'strong' does not protect a person from abuse.
Mike Freeman and John Choi
Tell the Senate to reject the dangerous 'concealed carry reciprocity' act
This act would force Minnesota to recognize permits from states with much laxer rules. Major events would be public safety nightmares.
Leonid Bershidsky, Bloomberg View
Uber may be paying women less -- for driving better
The firm's algorithm can't discern gender — but it favors driver behavior more common among men.
Arthur J. Reynolds and, JUDY A. TEMPLE
How the U can help Minnesota reach its ambitious early education goal
Minnesota is far short of its 2020 goal of having all kids ready for K-12. Here are three ways the University of Minnesota can help get us there.
White House knew about Porter allegations and failed to act
It took a photo of the battered face of one of his ex-wives to bring action.
Editorial, Bloomberg View
E.U. did extremists a favor by abandoning Italy on immigration
Country was left alone to deal with inflow of migrants from Africa.
Mark Haveman
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Dayton has had solid achievements, but inaction on two major challenges leaves future risks
Solid achievements, but inaction on real reform leaves future risks.
Dane Smith
Dayton boldly advanced cause of racial, economic equity
Dayton's credo of "A Better Minnesota" has meant reducing overall economic inequality and otherwise improving the lives and potential of people of color, women, the disabled and middle- and lower-income folks.
Justin Fox, BloombergView
Which American 'then' does 'now' look like? How about the Gilded Age?
There are some parallels, so let's look some more at that latter part of the 19th century.
Jason Chung, Peter Cummings and Uzma Samadani
Does CTE call for an end to youth tackle football?
Despite press about a recent study, a link between hits to the head and CTE isn't clear-cut. More data and a risk-benefit analysis are needed.
Jacob Frey and Medaria Arrandondo
![The sun rises above US Bank Stadium Friday, January 19, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN. ] ELIZABETH FLORES ï liz.flores@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/XON5VEOR4OAWNPBPLWG4UVJUAY.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
For the coldest Super Bowl in history, Minneapolis had a plan
More than 3,000 officers from 60 jurisdictions helped keep peace.
Larry D. Taylor
To solve America's drug problem, stop finger-pointing and look in the mirror
Billions spent policing suppliers could be spent fighting demand.
Chris Clayton
Overhyping Bold North undersells Minnesota's true appeal
Minnesota is becoming less Scandinavian and winters are less rugged than marketers would have you believe.
Editorial, Charlotte Observer
Banning bump stocks is the least the U.S. can do
In the face of federal inaction, some cities and states take on gun violence.
Josh Rogin, The Washington Post
It's AFTER the Olympics that the real games will begin in Korea
Pence is traversing a difficult Olympic course: Trying to stand tough with North Korea, without offending a South Korean leader who longs to be a peacemaker.
Editorial
Hawking Ram trucks wasn't what the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. had in mind
Using speech as soundtrack for Super Bowl ad was a blunder.
Robert K. Vischer
A time to take stock of parts of King's legacy that may be fading from view
A leader inseparable from his faith, King focused on the restoration of relationships, on building "the beloved community."
Megan McArdle, Bloomberg View
Positive news, negative results? Let's try to navigate the wonderful, weird world of accounting
The numbers we see often are deceiving, not because of chicanery, but because of complicated realities. The key is to be alert to these variables and try to sort through them.
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