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July 6, 2016
FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2011, file photo, then-Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton checks her Blackberry from a desk inside a C-17 military plan

The FBI details amateur hour at Clinton's State Department

She likely won't face charges, but findings do not help her build trust.
Editorial
July 1, 2016
(AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)/(AP Photo/Don Ryan) FILE - In this June 14, 2016 file photo, Attorney General Loretta Lynch speaks in Washington. Former P

Dense, arrogant, or both? Bill Clinton's dubious airport adventure in Phoenix

At a minimum, meeting with AG Lynch creates appearance of conflict.
Editorial
July 1, 2016
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The high cost of losing immigrants from U.S. economy

In Minnesota alone, an additional $7 million a year would be collected.
Editorial
July 1, 2016
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The American experiment: One nation and the parliament of man

A world reborn in a country of all races, colors, nationalities and creeds.
Editorial
July 1, 2016

Minnesota focus on sex traffickers yields imprisonments

Increase in prosecutions statewide is a measure of Safe Harbor success.
Editorial
July 1, 2016

Columbia Heights: Striving for a better tomorrow

With few resources, this city is pointing a path others should follow.
Editorial
June 30, 2016
The British nationals flag flies in front of the Big Ben clock tower on June 24, 2016 in London. In a referendum the day before, Britons voted by a na

U.S. should heed hard lessons of 'Brexit'

Rhetoric without policy plans can create political and economic chaos.
Editorial
June 29, 2016
Passengers embrace each other at the entrance to Istanbul's Ataturk airport, early Wednesday, June 29, 2016 following their evacuation after a blast.

Global response is needed after Istanbul airport massacre

Build and strengthen alliances to combat terrorism.
Editorial
June 28, 2016

Minnesota Supreme Court is strengthened by diversity

With new appointment, 'Dayton court' will soon have a female majority.
Editorial
June 28, 2016
A protester reacts as the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi is seen in flames during a protest by an armed group.

What we've learned from the Benghazi investigations

For one, diplomatic outposts in high-risk regions need adequate security.
Editorial
June 27, 2016

Supreme Court sends a strong signal on limits of gun rights

Those convicted of reckless domestic violence should not own firearms.
Editorial
June 27, 2016
A new A Line bus on Ford Parkway. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Wednesday, February 10, 2016 We get a tour of the new Arterial Bus-Rapid Tra

Rapid buses give Twin Cities transit a boost

New A Line represents progress, but system needs more investment.
Editorial
June 24, 2016
At the Senate Building at the State Capitol in St. Paul, governor Mark Dayton and House speaker Kurt Daudt agreed to disagree while addressing budget

Here's a way to save the legislative session

State officials should want to keep control of employment rules.
Editorial
June 24, 2016
British Prime Minister David Cameron speaks outside 10 Downing Street a day after Britain voted to break out of the European Union, in London, June 24

Lamentable Brexit poses global challenge

Globalism's challenges are best met by reforming, not rejecting, alliances.
Editorial
June 23, 2016
This photo provided by Rep. Chillie Pingree,D-Maine, shows Democrat members of Congress, including Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., center, and Rep. Elizabeth

U.S. House sit-in reflects new momentum for reasonable gun laws

Failure of modest Senate bill is a setback, but there's reason for optimism.
Editorial
June 20, 2016
The Capitol is still officially closed to the public. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Thursday, March 3, 2016 With less than a week left befor

A wasteful Minnesota tax break on military pensions

One can appreciate the sacrifices of vets but still question new state policy.
Editorial
June 17, 2016
Greek lifeguards help refugees and migrants to disembark from a small boat after their arrival from the Turkish coast on the northeastern Greek island

World must not retreat from global migration crisis

Governments, international institutions and individuals all must lead.
Editorial
June 17, 2016
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., center, and other Democratic senators call for gun control legislation in the wake of the mass shooting in an Orlando LGBT

Gun violence in America: We're all responsible

Too many life-loving Americans have failed to do their part.
Editorial
June 17, 2016
Students in a computer class at Twin Cities Rise in north Minneapolis ORG XMIT: MIN1511031703200030

Minnesota Legislature stepped up to address glaring disparities

If successful, grants should help boost the state's economy and benefit all.
Editorial
June 16, 2016
Work has already begun at the Pillsbury A-Mill, Wednesday, March 21, 2012. At a cost of $100 million, renovating the now-decrepit Pillsbury A-Mill wil

Federal tax credits are misused on costly artist lofts in Twin Cities

Affordable housing programs shouldn't add to racial inequities.
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