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Jennifer Rubin, The Washington Post
America is mourning again, but with Trump we have no consoler-in-chief
Unlike other presidents, his only skill is channeling anger — compassion, shared heartache, perseverance are all beyond him.
Virginia Postrel, Bloomberg View
Where it's 'Take Your Dog to Work Day,' every day
The latest flash point: pets in public places, from airplanes to offices. Will we welcome them? Must we?
Brian Aldes
Standing up for public employee unions
I'll fight so those who provide vital services are not scapegoated.
John Hausladen
Toying with road tolls moves Minnesota in wrong direction
A MnDOT study coupled with Trump's bad idea would hurt state's drivers and economy.
Trump's got some infrastructure ideas worth exploring
But $200 billion federal outlay wouldn't be enough to win broad support.
Editorial
Deaths of two officers underscores damage done by domestic violence
Ohio cops who responded to 911 call were 'two of the best.'
Ramesh Ponnuru, Bloomberg View
Here's a sensible plan for paid parenting leave, critics notwithstanding
It would let parents tap Social Security money now for a slight delay in collecting benefits later.
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
![Gov. Mark Dayton spoke during the budget forecast Tuesday. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com State financial officials discus](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/ZVG5TM3PSR3MLOGJX4AYCXZNXA.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
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.
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