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Rod Hamilton
The murky world of who determines drug access and prices
Too much power is held by a little-known entity: pharmacy benefit managers.
Chris Johnson
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Goodbye to personal weapons of mass destruction
With this week marking another Valentine's Day Massacre, we must act to outlaw semiautomatic or military-style guns.
Editorial, Yomiuri Shimbun (Japan)
Think twice before talking with North Korea
U.S., South Korea need to press for denuclearization first.
John Rash
Rash Report: Protect elections, democracy's DNA
U.S. intelligence chiefs' warnings on Russian interference should spur bipartisan backing for an aggressive congressional response.
Editorial, Bloomberg View
If enough Americans demand gun law changes, they'll win
The gun lobby will not rule the day on U.S. policies forever.
Editorial
Intelligence officials show no doubt about Russian meddling
Intelligence officials show no doubt about Russian meddling
Eric W. Kaler
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Eric Kaler: To better serve Minnesota, the U needs state help renovating outdated facilities
Up-to-date classrooms and research centers will help us fulfill our vision for the future.
Lisa Hamp
Lucky to escape a mass shooting, but the scars still run deep
It's a long road to recovery for those of us who were uninjured, too.
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.
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