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Patricia Murphy, CQ-Roll Call
Amid impeachment, one silenced voice is deafening: John McCain's
His commitment to Ukraine was well-known, and he would have been a loudspeaker on Trump's goings-on in the country.
Editorial
In response to protests, Iran mutes the internet
Russia, China and others want to be able to shut up citizens.
Noah Feldman Bloomberg Opinion
After Supreme Court ruling, gun makers face legal dangers they aren't prepared for
The question remains: Should they fight in court or settle?
Jennifer Burns
Money for you, no strings attached: An idea that's come and gone and come again
Reviving the concept as a "freedom dividend" has fueled Andrew Yang's presidential campaign. Here's a look at the history.
Scott Gottlieb
What the Trump administration should do on vaping
Here's how to get e-cigs out of the hands of kids but preserve the devices' potential to help adult smokers fully quit cigarettes.
Keith Humphreys
Marijuana as gateway drug: True and false
Yes, it has that effect. But so do most addictive substances.
Editorial
U.S.-China trade war is hurting both countries
America's heartland, especially, feels the pain in manufacturing and agriculture.
Lawrence H. Summers and Natasha Sarin
Jeff Brand
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Counterpoint: The real story of Minnesota's parts is that of a greater whole
It's one of partnership. Rural areas, towns and cities need one another, now more than ever.
John Phelan
On Brexit, why are Americans so against democracy for Britain?
Brexit was voted on by U.K. citizens. We need to respect the voice of the people.
Jay Ambrose, Tribune News Service (TNS)
Compare and contrast: House Speakers Sam Rayburn, Nancy Pelosi
The differences between these two Democratic leaders of different eras perhaps reflect the times. Bonus argument: False righteousness regarding Trump.
David Witwer
The persistent legacy of Jimmy Hoffa
He still casts a long shadow over organized labor, though so much about labor has changed.
Editorial, Dallas Morning News
Pass trade deal with Mexico, Canada
It'd be a victory for Trump and the agreement's Democratic supporters.
Elissa Peterson and Bruce Peterson
Counterpoint: There's a more positive side to Mexico's story
The country's troubles are many, but there's hope in its most important natural resource: courageous and good people.
Mimi Schrader
Unified Sports needs official recognition to do even more good
Historically, students with disabilities have been left to the sidelines, but this inclusive program has changed that.
David Hutchinson
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One of the greatest dangers to cops: Mental health crises and suicide
The reasons for the increase are not new, but we must change the notion that "tough" cops should just deal with emotions privately.
Mike Lofgren
As one who popularized the term 'deep state,' I'd like to correct current assumptions
It's really about corporate power, not entrenched bureaucrats.
D.J. Tice
'Trump-itis,' a media plague
Rebirth of "partisan press"may make political, business sense, but hurt U.S.
Editorial, Toronto Star
Superbugs are a global threat on the scale of climate change
New research from Canada deserves worldwide attention — and action.
Peter M. Leschak
Getting back to fundamentalism
Insecure eras have always become intolerant ones. In the age of Trump, beware the spirit that is sure it is right.
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