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Ellen J. Kennedy
How hateful rhetoric can turn deadly
Think it can't happen here? For Genocide Awareness Month, better think again.
John C. Chalberg
Are we nearing America's third great crisis?
First, the Civil War, then the Great Depression and World War II. Now, the double whammy of foreign enemies and the unsustainable modern welfare state.
Paul John Scott
Reliance on opioids: One of the greatest mistakes in medical history
Opioids were never safe and never right for the noncancer pain for which they were given. But given they were, in abundance, with overseers' blessings. That is finally changing, too late for many.
John Rash
Rash Report: A 1968 template to today's media-political nexus
Insightful documentary "Best of Enemies" is part of Walker's "Cinema of Urgency" series.
Editorial
Disenfranchised Trump children not alone among would-be voters
Too many states are making it too hard to cast a ballot.
Faye Flam, Bloomberg View
Is plastic permanent? Well, it's our legacy at least
One thing is for certain: It will be something our era is remembered for.
From PolitiFact.com:
PolitiFact: Is plastic permanent? No, it goes away sooner or later
Actor Jeff Bridges' assertion is false. Several factors come into play.
D.J. Tice
While West grows secular, the world gets religion
The trends set us apart from regions that will profoundly affect our futures.
Lori Sturdevant
MnSCU could do worse than another Steven Rosenstone
The chancellor, who'll retire next year, knows what the state needs to thrive.
James Fricton, Alfred Clavel and Mark Weisberg
Health care and addiction: Instead of opioids, prevent chronic pain
Drop old doctor-centered model for a proactive, self-care approach.
David Banks
What does it take to become a public enemy? Time.
Sometimes that's enough. And sometimes people self-destruct. A third method: Do something debatable from a position of authority.
Editorial
'Living wills' are just one piece of regulatory fix for banks
Regulators have moved too slowly to reduce risk under Dodd-Frank.
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.
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