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Editorial
July 9, 2019

Global talks needed to solve Iran crisis

Tehran's breach of 2015 nuclear deal continues an increasingly dangerous spiral.
Patricia J. Hartmann
July 9, 2019
Waste Management worker Daniel Westerhaus collected trash from the alleys of the Snelling Hamline neighborhood of St Paul's yellow zone on the first d

Counterpoint: The real reason St. Paul's trash plan was challenged

Under the City Charter, if enough citizens question an ordinance, the law is subjected to a popular vote. Citizens followed the process, yet the vote was denied.
Ross Douthat
July 9, 2019
Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson speaks during the second night of the first Democratic presidential debate on Thursday, June 27,

The meaning of Marianne Williamson

Like Trump, she exposes an ignored side of America. In her case, it's the low-on-data, long-on-feelings spirit that simmers just below the rational surface of the contemporary liberal project.
Editorial
July 8, 2019
United States' Megan Rapinoe (15) and teammates celebrate after Rapinoe scored the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup fin

U.S. women's soccer team inspires

World Cup victors lead on and off the field.
Editorial
July 8, 2019

U's innovative workforce training will help address American Indian health gaps.

New program responds to need for providers, staff with cultural knowledge.
Opinion
July 8, 2019
Editorial cartoon: Cory Booker, the crossing guard

Editorial cartoon: Cory Booker, the crossing guard

Tyler Cowen
July 8, 2019
FILE -- The Department of Justice, in Washington, March 24, 2019. Department lawyers have said they will press ahead with efforts to add a citizenship

I want more immigrants — and a census citizenship question

The debate would go better if the focus could shift to legal, publicly recognized rights to citizenship.
Ron Pagnucco
July 8, 2019
John Palmer holds a hat modeled after President Donald Trump's signature merchandise in St. Cloud, Minn., on May 16, 2019. As more Somali refugees arr

Editorial counterpoint: There's more to the other side of the St. Cloud story

As diversity increased in central Minnesota, so did trust — including trust of the newcomers, a survey suggests.
Harley Shaiken
July 8, 2019
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka together with Democratic lawmakers and supporters speaks about their opposition to NAFTA 2.0 and to President Donald

NAFTA's replacement needs its tires kicked

Will the USMCA correct the flaws of its predecessor or lock them in for another quarter-century? The auto industry illustrates.
Letters
July 8, 2019
Surgical instruments lying on top of a sterile autoclave bag.

Readers Write: Conscience clauses, Pledge of Allegiance, fireworks, Women's World Cup

Doctors have civil liberties, too.
Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald (TNS)
July 8, 2019
FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump signs an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from the 12-nation Trans-Pacifi

Globalization goes on without the U.S.

Here's what's been happening while we were sleeping.
Jeh Charles Johnson
July 8, 2019
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson listens at right as President Barack Obama speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Wedn

Where consensus can be found in the immigration debate

Invest in Central America. Do not imply that our borders are open. Be realistic: Democracy requires compromise.
Paul John Scott
July 7, 2019
Illustration by Rob Dobi for the Star Tribune

It's the cars, not the cows

Avoiding meat and other foods that come from animals won't save the planet.
Editorial, Wall Street Journal
July 6, 2019
Colin Kaepernick

Nike's 'Betsy Ross' reversal shows ex-QB's power

Colin Kaepernick complained about Stars-and-Stripes design.
Opinion
July 6, 2019
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Editorial cartoon: David Horsey on social media vs. real life

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