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Vince Gill
Vince Gill: What country music means to me
As Ken Burns' documentary series airs, consider the roots of this art: Hard times, shared experience.
Michael R. Bloomberg
Manners of discourse: Democracy requires discomfort
An approach that demands silence on contested issues, or that extends bitter political division into commerce and every other sphere of life, will succeed only in fracturing the country even more deeply.
Noah Smith
GM strike is the right idea in the wrong place
The nature of the industry, the evolution of the global economy since 1950 and the pressures of climate change mean even a victory over management might backfire.
Mitch Pearlstein
Manners of discourse: Is that person or comment racist, or just tone-deaf?
Let me suggest a different response for when charges erupt.
Editorial
Will McConnell listen to gun-law reform plea from business leaders?
Leaders of 145 of the nation's top firms wrote to U.S. Senate leaders.
Editorial
John Bolton's long-overdue departure
Trump shouldn't have been surprised by his ultra-hawkish views.
Jeremy Sankey
Counterpoint: Consider benefits of responsible cannabis use for veterans
Responsible cannabis use could help save veterans from suicide and crippling addictions to opioids, alcohol.
Daniel Grossman and Robyn Schickler
Facebook took down our fact-check on medically necessary abortions. That's dangerous.
We're not interested in a shouting match. We wish for the public to know what we know as professionals.
Editorial
Sean Spicer, protesters each got their say on campus
Credit Northeastern Illinois University for supporting free expression.
Bryan Altman
![Little remained of Duluth's Adas Israel Congregation after it was gutted by fire early Monday morning. ] MARK VANCLEAVE ¥ The Adas Israel Congreg](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/S2KSRTR7JOFKH5EV3DTR7V3BQM.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
The day my grandfather's synagogue burned
For me and so many, Adas Israel was a labyrinth back to the old country.
![Visual cues are provided for the fresh produce below in the grocery area of the Target in Minnetonka. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/KUPLDVQIVYO7OHT3MB6B2NWUVM.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Changes to SNAP threaten to take food off Minnesota's table
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) sees Minnesota families through tough times
Editorial
Trump's theatrics failed on Afghanistan, but he's got the right goal
The withdrawal process needs to resume as long as conditions are met.
Art Cullen
Seeking supporters in rural Iowa, one by one
Warren is working the red counties. Here's what that looks like.
Richard Hanley
Despite what you've heard, pro football has staying power
Far from being in trouble, NFL will thrive for years to come.
Lori Sturdevant
Minnesotans, don't be the spoilers in 2020
This state's voters long have supported third parties, but there's too much at risk in 2020.
Emma Nadler
Sunday school and the search for peace: All need a safe place
Whatever your tradition, keeping that discipline matters.
Mike Meyers
Exemptions from tariffs: Another version of Trump's favorite trick
It's a mystery who gets an exemption from Trump's tariffs and why, but any amateur illusionist could guess at the secret.
Jack Considine
Home health assistance: Does Minnesota value kindness and compassion?
Apparently not, because home care workers average just $11 per hour in greater Minnesota. Here's why that needs to be raised.
John Rash
Rash Report: 'Official Secrets' and the open issue of the Iraq war
Katharine Gun and Martin Bright discuss a new movie that examines how the run-up to the war ran roughshod over the truth.
Editorial, Charlotte Observer
N.C. Republican capitalized on Democrats' leftward lurch
Bishop won congressional race by campaigning against D.C. liberals.
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