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D.J. Tice
Free speech? While voting? In Minnesota? Supreme Court to weigh in.
Case is another possible speech precedent from this state.
Lori Sturdevant
Minnesotans, don't forget about the tax bill
Franken news is just one of the big things going on.
THE ECONOMIST
Wages and the economy: Can Trump take credit for making it go?
Lucky timing, it would seem, but that confluence of events has ended U.S. economic stagnancy, as he promised.
Scott Fischbach
Left to suffer: Treat elder abuse as a human rights violation, not just task force fodder
If this were a backlog of 25,000 reports about schoolchildren, the governor would be calling out the National Guard.
Will Phillips and Amanda Vickstrom
Left to suffer: Ways to address the travesty of elder abuse
We're advocating for systemic changes to protect our vulnerable adults.
Editorial
It's actor James Woods' hate that isn't welcome here
It's shameful when celebrities use their fame to foment hatred.
Letters
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Editorial
Franken case will set the standard
Sexual misconduct by members of both parties should be investigated.
John Rash
Rash Report: West must unite against Kremlin meddling
Recent reports and events show the extent of Russia's political and media manipulation.
Kate Harding, The Washington Post
Kate Harding: Sen. Franken must stay
The reality is, only Democrats are really champions of women's cause.
Editorial
Supreme Court's ruling on Dayton veto should restart negotiations
Governor, legislators owe Minnesota a "regular" session in 2018.
Editorial
Sen. Al Franken's behavior on USO tour cannot be excused
Incident damages his ability to be a moral voice for Minnesotans.
Cartoons
Joe Nocera, Bloomberg View
Congress closing loopholes in college sports? Score!
House, Senate bills go after seat licenses and top coach salaries.
Don Samuels and Joe Selvaggio
8 ways to help close Minnesota's wealth gap
If we make the less fortunate a priority, we can improve the quality of life for all.
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