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Jim Watkins and Karla Ekdahl
Counterpoint: The ranked-choice alternative to the political machine
One could surmise, as some do, that the old system of party politics had its advantages over today's arrangement. Or one could go in a better direction entirely — ranked-choice voting.
Darlene Thyen
Europe leans too heavily on the U.S. for security
With our allies cutting back on military funding, one wonders if they expect us to bring forth another "Greatest Generation" as needed, at will.
Opinion
Editorial
Karma wasn't riding along with PedalPub haters
It was on the side of the cops who arrested attackers in Minneapolis.
Carl Elliott
U Prof. Carl Elliott: The medical research honor code still needs strengthening
A bioethics professor weighs in, via the New York Times, on the situation at the University of Minnesota — and potentially elsewhere.
Letters
Readers Write: (May 27): Polarization, Minnesota River, Minneapolis Heart Institute, medical research, memorial poppies
About the right's "radicalzation" — are you sure?
Eli Lake
Israel's nuclear 'secret' is safe
No change for now. But what would it take for the country to acknowledge its weapons and make plans to disarm? Some clues come out.
Letters
Readers Write (May 26): Assisted suicide, Amazon in Shakopee, bees, plastic bags, soft drinks at Dairy Queen, missed opportunities at the Legislature, suburban sports complexes
Dakota County jury's decision on Final Exit is disheartening.
Maddie Peters
College students with depression, you are not alone
Instead of the golden experience I had been dreaming of, I got lost in fear and loneliness.
Editorial
U.S.-German alliance helps the West and the world
Germany's ambassador to U.S. discusses responsibilities of leadership.
Editorial
A good choice for U.S. ambassador to Norway
Senate should expedite confirmation of Minnesotan Samuel Heins.
Charles Kenny, Bloomberg View
Global health: After Ebola, attacking other killers
We're now seeing progress in eradicating infections such as polio and malaria, too.
Tom Murray
Uncle Tommy, we honor your sacrifice
When the church bell tolled that day in 1945, they knew it was for my namesake, Tommy Murray.
Letters
Readers Write (May 25): Minnesota Orchestra, trade agreements, Iraq war backtracking, figuring out the rules on bikes and fishing
An up-close view on the orchestra's Cuba trip.
Editorial
Re-energize Memorial Day poppies for a new century
Don't let VFW and American Legion tradition fall by the wayside.
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