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Pope should not disavow 'just war' theory
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We have become a mirror image of the things terrorist Omar Mateen espoused.
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Too many students are left without legal recourse in fraud cases.
Chris Nichols, PolitiFact
June 10, 2016
PolitiFact: Better economy with Democrats in the White House? Yes, but …
They've had more growth in GDP than Republicans. Some of that may have been luck.
John Rash
June 10, 2016
Rash Report: 'Weiner' documentary depicts indiscreet era
Cinematic scrutiny also focuses on Clinton confidant Abedin.
Bernard A. Hebda
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Counterpoint from Bernard Hebda: How the archdiocese is committed to real healing
As archbishop, I'm inspired by the faithful who want "to do more" for clergy abuse victims. That's why we're taking these key steps.
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June 10, 2016
Legislature gets Minnesota moving on farm safety
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Lori Sturdevant
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Minnesota as 'Brainpower State': Exit interview with an expert
The big question: Why has higher ed slipped as a shared priority among Minnesotans?
Cecilia Konchar Farr
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Summer reading: Why we need to talk about novels
This is something that can get our country sharing — across its great divide.
D.J. Tice
June 10, 2016
Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein': A creation for the ages
There's a reason the story has such staying power.
Mitch Pearlstein
June 10, 2016
Diversity, quotas and the riddles of affirmative action: Food for thought
Think Supreme Court justices and religion. College admissions and race. Is meddling worse than natural selection, or is it magically officious?
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June 10, 2016
Protect judicial independence — even in Stanford case
Experienced judges are best positioned to hear evidence and rule.
Brad Anderson
June 10, 2016
Counterpoint: Business leaders are already standing up
How Minnesota's corporate community is using sustainable development to bridge gaps and find common ground.
Kim Crockett
June 10, 2016
The perfect defeats the good as Dayton vetoes pension bill
He tripped up on a slight, common-sense cost-of-living reduction.
Rachel Wannarka and Jason Sole
June 10, 2016
'Don't be a thug' — what a disgraceful narrative
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Gina Barreca, The Hartford Courant (TNS)
June 10, 2016
Here's a warning for you: I'm not giving any stinking trigger warnings!
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Mike Glassberg and Corinne Becker
June 9, 2016
Counterpoint: Police officers hurt, too, when they kill in the line of duty
That's why first responders provide emotional support through a metro crisis team.
Case Pollock
June 9, 2016
Why we all should care about the erosion of free speech
But for the open flow of ideas, human rights victories would not have been won.
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June 9, 2016
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It's fair to debate whether we've struck the right balance between press freedom and the rights of those defamed.
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