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The Trump administration's 'Hire American' trap
Foreign workers, students contribute greatly to the U.S. economy.
Richard G. Carlson
After Minneapolis police shooting of Justine Damond, it's time to decide who runs this town
I say it's us civilians, and we insist on the reforms the Police Department resists and its political patrons have shrunk from.
Philip W. Yun
Nuclear weapons: Why are we afraid of North Korea?
The U.S. is extremely powerful. And North Korea is not suicidal. Continued deterrence and a little flexibility are in order.
Alexandra Levy
Nuclear weapons: The test that changed the world
Nuclear capability buys global success — at considerable cost, but the legacy of the Manhattan Project is that, for some countries, it's worth it.
Letters
Readers Write: Police shooting of Justine Damond, Enbridge's Line 3 oil pipeline, the role of Minneapolis city government
Police Chief Janeé Harteau's distance is unacceptable.
Editorial
After GOP failure, the focus should turn to fixing Obamacare
Bipartisan remedies are needed to finally bend health care cost curve.
Letters
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Jared Bernstein
Some whats and whys of the current moment in the health care debate
Why have Republicans not been able to pull off this thing they seemed so motivated to do? What happens next?
Editorial, Bloomberg View
Rooftop-solar expansion is coming to an end
States need to weigh the costs and benefits and craft supportive policies.
Editorial
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Questions linger in wake of yet another police-involved shooting
Justine Damond's death puts spotlight on use of body cameras, dashcams.
John Swanson
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Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline replacement is safest option for Minnesota
As the project's sponsor, here's what we'd like you to know.
Sean McDonnell
U.S. Naval Academy ceremony reveals our unity
These first-year students (including my daughter), who will be trained to protect our country, believe in a greater good — no matter their differences.
Dan Nygaard
Counterpoint: From best to worst in five days on Mille Lacs
I care deeply about the long-term health of the lake. But the evidence I've seen while fishing there doesn't support the walleye season restrictions.
Editorial
Battling the 'scourge' of illegal robocalls
FCC cracks down, but it can't stop all the calls on which you should just hang up.
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