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Noah Feldman, Bloomberg View
Why the Constitution would protect polygamy
It would be a logical extension of the right to same-sex marriage.
Jeffrey M. Ayer
Editorial counterpoint: Don't forget to factor college debt into the state's budget pie
As we divvy up the state budget, increasing funds for higher education will pay dividends.
Cynthia Bauerly
How the state tries to thwart thieves who want your Minnesota tax refund
But criminals won't back down, and the Minnesota Department of Revenue needs more help.
Kate Lehmann
In blocking Twin Metals' leases, Dayton rules by fiat
Governor's decision runs contrary to the Constitution and DNR, and sends a chilling message to all businesses.
Editorial
Tasers are not a magic solution for reducing use-of-force incidents
In Los Angeles cases, too often the devices failed to work as intended.
Peter Behlen
Counterpoint: Appleton prison reopening would be a win-win
If there is injustice in sentencing, address it. But it has nothing to do with the facility itself.
Ron Latz
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Counterpoint: Police body camera bill in MN Senate balances privacy, accountability
Legislation in the Minnesota Senate focuses on the key aspects of interactions warranting accountability, while respecting the privacy interests of video subjects in more routine interactions.
Jason Sole and Rachel Wannarka
The Jamar Clark case: Yet another example of silencing black voices
County attorney excluded significant contributions in order to clear police officers in fatal shooting.
Andrew deLaski
Bulb standards: Bright lights, big savings, no fuss after all
We'll soon be setting energy-efficiency standards, and this progress came from Washington.
Emily Piper
Minnesota's Department of Human Services needs support
Funding has not kept up with the increasingly complex needs of folks in direct-care programs.
Betsy Boegeman
Anti-discrimination laws in Minnesota: Progressing or regressing?
Legislation being proposed this year would undermine a groundbreaking history. As always, we must understand who's most at risk.
Darrin Rosha
University of Minnesota regents should restore approval power over coaches' contracts
This accountability would not discourage good candidates from applying for positions. To the contrary, some very successful programs use this structure.
Editorial
Facebook's gun problem isn't going away
Weapons dealers are finding it easy to dodge site's ban on private sales.
Steve Skojec, Foreign Policy
Pope Francis: The dictator of the Vatican
The humble pope has an autocratic style of governance, as the path of his apostolic exhortation on marriage and family, released Friday, well demonstrates.
D.J. Tice
Tough-look takeaways in the Jamar Clark case
On the popular narrative, politicians and police unions.
Julian Loscalzo
John Rash
Rash Report: International Women of Courage Award winners offer Mideast hope
State Department honorees show how much Mideast stands to gain from fuller participation of women.
Mary Hoeft
Change Minnesota law to allow challenges to cause-of-death rulings
We are fighting to change Minnesota law so families have the right to challenge an erroneous conclusion of suicide — like our son's.
Steve Sack
Editorial
White House dirt-digging should continue to grow
The first lady's vegetable garden has more than lived up to its mission.
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