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David Banks
Green New Deal: Reject neither bold ideas nor scrutiny. Rejoice in the deliberations.
Good policy takes both. Popular support matters, too.
Stephen B. Young
'Moral Capitalism,' the Kennedys and Minnesota
Rep. Joseph Kennedy III wants to highlight the concept heading into 2020. Here's what it's about.
Letters
TIMOTHY TAYLOR
Capitalism with Scandinavian characteristics
What it is, why it's not socialism, and what we in the U.S. might be surprised to learn about it.
Editorial
Weigh all the options to curb health care costs in Minnesota
Are there better ways to aid consumers besides a state reinsurance program?
Letters
Readers Write: Government broadcast funding, Green New Deal, gun background checks in Minnesota, arthritis and disability
Exact time and more, imperiled.
Heidi Omerza, Mary Gaasch, Jim Hovland, Ron Johnson and Mary McComber
Counterpoint: Why fees are a necessary part of housing development
A recent report from a builders' group exaggerated their effect on costs.
Nate Oyloe
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Proposed 'conversion therapy ban': But, remember — not all with same-sex attractions want them
I was one such person. I wanted my sexuality to be compatible with my faith, and I needed help. Legislators, don't stifle our freedom.
Editorial
Reduce racial bias in police traffic stops
But study the data before adopting blanket policies in Minneapolis.
Jim Schowalter
Minnesota's reinsurance program should be renewed
It lowers premiums and requires no new money. Insurers need a decision soon.
Editorial
New York will survive without Amazon, but it's a lost an opportunity
There'll be less capacity to boost education, housing, health care and more.
Hugh Hewitt
A few questions for Democrats about the Green New Deal ...
Presidential debate moderators should ask: How soon do you plan to abolish airplanes? And cows?
JEREMY MUNSON
'Hands-free' bill would make driving in Minnesota more dangerous
The proposed state law would allow behaviors that have been found to increase distracted driving. That's just one of its flaws.
Editorial, Miami Herald
In the year after Parkland massacre, progress on gun laws
Though Minnesota was not among the 26 states that passed 67 measures.
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