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D.J. Tice: The Electoral College — democracy's best defense?
Trump-like attempts to overturn elections are harder under America's much-maligned system, new study says.
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John Rash: As heat broils the planet it may roil geopolitics, too
The effects of climate change can spur migration — and subsequent political — crises that endanger democracy.
John Rash
Oppenheimer-era blast radius still reverberating
The threat of nuclear war — and of silencing scientists — is more dangerous than ever.
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Ukrainian soccer team returns to USA Cup, U.S. 'family'
For the squad's head coach, it's a respite from the war yet an opportunity to share "what's going on in Ukraine."
John Rash
Drawing out — and calling out — Vladimir Putin
Graphic novel "Accidental Czar: The Life and Lies of Vladimir Putin" examines and explains the Russian president.
John Rash
U.S., Biden approval ratings on the rise — abroad, at least
New Pew poll in 23 countries across continents shows increasing international support for America and its commander in chief.
John Rash
Why one tragedy at sea eclipsed another
The search for the submersible Titan generated a level of media coverage far beyond the attention paid to the Adriana and the deaths of hundreds of migrants.
John Rash
In Ukraine and the U.S., a reckoning on classified information
When secrets are "divulged through whatever means, you are literally putting people's lives in danger," said a top defense expert.
John Rash
Carleton students attempt virtual peacemaking in War College exercise
The U.S. Army War College's International Strategic Crisis Negotiation Exercise focused on the South China Sea.
John Rash
Finland strengthens, and is strengthened by, NATO
Finland's ambassador to the U.S. shares his views on his nation, NATO ascension, Russian aggression and tighter ties with Minnesota.
Lori Sturdevant
Fixed-price gas tax leaves state roads in bad shape
Inflation is speeding ahead while our funding is idling.
John Rash
2023's most important election
Just months after devastating earthquakes, Turks head to the polls for a vote that has global implications.
John Rash
Gerald Ford, an extraordinary 'ordinary man'
A new biography of America's 38th president offers a lesson for today's leaders contending with a riven nation.
John Rash
'Discord Leaks' sows an evolving surveillance era
Discord, the online site popular with video gamers, is where classified U.S. government documents were initially posted.
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International film festival seeks to 'unite, inform and transform'
Close to 200 short and feature films from around the world will screen between April 13-27 at the 42nd annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival.
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