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David Witwer
The persistent legacy of Jimmy Hoffa
He still casts a long shadow over organized labor, though so much about labor has changed.
Editorial
A question of health in the White House
Trump and other candidates need to be up front with America about their physical fitness.
Letters
Readers Write: Polluted Minnesota waters, presidential pardons, untested rape kits, Americans' health habits
I like my water without mercury in it.
Editorial, Dallas Morning News
Pass trade deal with Mexico, Canada
It'd be a victory for Trump and the agreement's Democratic supporters.
Elissa Peterson and Bruce Peterson
Counterpoint: There's a more positive side to Mexico's story
The country's troubles are many, but there's hope in its most important natural resource: courageous and good people.
Mimi Schrader
Unified Sports needs official recognition to do even more good
Historically, students with disabilities have been left to the sidelines, but this inclusive program has changed that.
David Hutchinson
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One of the greatest dangers to cops: Mental health crises and suicide
The reasons for the increase are not new, but we must change the notion that "tough" cops should just deal with emotions privately.
Mike Lofgren
As one who popularized the term 'deep state,' I'd like to correct current assumptions
It's really about corporate power, not entrenched bureaucrats.
D.J. Tice
'Trump-itis,' a media plague
Rebirth of "partisan press"may make political, business sense, but hurt U.S.
Editorial, Toronto Star
Superbugs are a global threat on the scale of climate change
New research from Canada deserves worldwide attention — and action.
Peter M. Leschak
Getting back to fundamentalism
Insecure eras have always become intolerant ones. In the age of Trump, beware the spirit that is sure it is right.
Editorial, The Sun-Sentinel
Bloomberg despises the candidate he might help the most — Trump
His moderate ideas are welcome, but his candidacy would be a gamble.
Susan Kent and Tony Jurgens
School lunch shouldn't come with a side of shame
Legislators propose a law to keep lunch debts private and not penalize students.
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