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D.J. Tice
In the city, there's little variety on the political menu
Rural hubs, countryside both show more diversity.
Lori Sturdevant
Pile-on legislation is aplenty — and unconstitutional in Minnesota
Why legislators face a single-subject rule (which they ignore).
John Rash
A French election with continental consequence
Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen offer France dramatically different visions for their country's future.
D.J. Tice
Tax the rich? Done. Tax fairness? Well ...
The gap between the income tax burden on the high earners and others is now greater than any other state.
Lori Sturdevant
With immigration in the glare, read about Minnesota's history
Especially if you have Nordic heritage, you'll like this book. But its value goes beyond that.
John Rash
Rash Report: Colombia makes the case for foreign-policy resolve
Chronic crises elsewhere shouldn't preclude proactive Latin America efforts.
John Rash
Rash Report: A march for science — and society
The United States could use a new "Sputnik moment" that rallies around scientists and other learned experts.
Lori Sturdevant
Minnesota Department of Revenue faces budget cuts. Wise?
This is, after all, the department that brings in the funds for Minnesota.
D.J. Tice
Bannon phobia fuels a 'Fourth Turning' freakout
The book is about cycles, not apocalypse. Some credit is due.
Lori Sturdevant
The art of investigating the president, from one who knows
How Minnesota's Dave Durenberger handled the developing news about the Iran-contra affair.
John Rash
Rash report: International film festival reflects global, and local, passages
Among the notable films is an Egyptian drama, "Clash," that examines the deep divisions that spiraled Cairo into chaos.
Lori Sturdevant
GOP spits into the wind on renewable energy
Carbon-free sources have momentum, thanks to visionary leadership of the past.
D.J. Tice
Were Gorsuch hearings a deep exchange on constitutional ideas? Sadly, no.
However, the nominee was impressive amid senators' predictable pageantry.
John Rash
Rash Report: A century on, World War I-era debates reverberate today
Upcoming Minnesota History Center exhibit and PBS documentary recall America's entry into World War I.
Scott Gillespie
The trains and buses that bind: A view from the melting pot aboard Twin Cities transit
A melting pot uses transit. We won't tell you it's perfect, but it's good, it's reliable and, most of all, it works for us.
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