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Kate Walsh
After Janus, will we see the teachers union of tomorrow?
Even with fewer teachers paying dues, there's a strong foundation. One move in particular will preserve it, and it involves teacher quality.
Editorial, St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Trump vs. NATO: He's as wrong as he is right
The debate over European nations' contributions goes back decades.
John Rash
Rash Report: Trump's disruption of international order comes with peril
The president is accelerating the waning of a system that's advanced U.S. interests.
Nancy Leong
The future of abortion law: Men should worry about the fate of Roe vs. Wade, too
When women have the opportunity to choose, men also benefit. We're hearing women's stories. Now we need to hear men's.
Letters
Editorial
It doesn't have to be perfect, but good meeting attendance matters for elected officials
Recent news about absent Minneapolis City Council members is worth noting.
Editorial
Kaler gives University of Minnesota the gift of orderly transition
President's timing allows current Board of Regents to name successor.
Sue Abderholden
Counterpoint: Minnesota hasn't truly built a mental-health system
We know what works (and what doesn't), and there are more community services than ever. But the network can't keep up. We need data. We need to delve deeply into the problem.
Lori Sturdevant
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A place of influence: South St. Paul
It has plenty of political history — and this year is a prime political crucible.
D.J. Tice
Job 1 for Minnesota voters: Get state government to do a better job
It simply has to. And don't let grandiose candidate rhetoric impede that goal.
PETER HUTCHINSON
Promises, promises: Demand more from candidates
We'll get plenty of pledges from gubernatorial candidates. Here's something for them: Questions. If they can't give answers, they shouldn't get our vote.
Editorial
Judge Kavanaugh's views must be scrutinized
Republicans should perform due diligence on Supreme Court nominee.
Letters
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Readers Write: 'The unchurching of America'
Don't believe churches are in decline; see the bigger picture.
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