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Bonnie Miller Rubin
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Planned Parenthood does many, many things for women's health. Believe me, I know.
A routine visit led to a vital diagnosis, just one example of many ways this organization assists. Defunding it would be a terrible blow.
Newt Gingrich, The Washington Post
Newt Gingrich: Trump is making history. The media can't see it.
Not in a generation has a U.S. president issued such a clarion call to the nations of the world.
Editorial
State budget deal, though flawed, reflects Minnesota compromise
It's worth a special session to bring gridlock to an end.
John Kass
Media coverage of Trump doesn't just seem very negative – it is
A Harvard study finds it's been a whopping 80 percent negative.
Suzanne Donovan
A newcomer's view: Don't scorn skyways; help make them a better fit
This newbie suggests integrating sidewalks and skyways more, starting with enhanced signage to ease navigation.
Editorial, Orange County (Calif.) Register
America's newest debt binge
Debt from auto and student loans is problematic.
Cartoons
Robert Krol
Hike the U.S. gas tax to improve roads, bridges? No, trim it and let states adjust theirs based on their needs
The federal funding system is inflexible and outdated. It should be states that adjust their fuel taxes based on their widely varying needs.
Letters
Readers Write: Islamic terrorism, the Electoral College, Edina rent hike, Womenwinning
Call terrorism what it is:Islamic.
Cartoons
Editorial
Tesla is winning Wall Street race, but don't bet against American ingenuity
If GM can compete with its Chevy Bolt EV, there's hope for Ford.
Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillor: Don't drain the swamp, declutter it
Too many soulless stiffs is what's wrong with Washington. Some (the statues) can be removed more easily than others.
Letters
Editorial
After Manchester, renew worldwide focus on counterterrorism
Although many questions remain, bombing was the evil act of a coward.
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