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Scott W. Johnson
Somali-Minnesota terror recruitment: What I saw at the trial
Hearing the details over the course of three weeks, it was hard not to be unnerved.
Amanullah De Sondy
The religion: LGBT Muslims do exist, and they're grieving
As I have monitored the evolving statements of Western Muslim leaders over the years, here's what I have heard: a slight movement with regard to LGBT issues by some.
E.J. DIONNE JR.
The country's division: Will Orlando drive us from our corners?
The only appropriate response to Orlando is solidarity harnessed to intelligent determination.
Leonid Bershidsky, Bloomberg View
The presidential campaign: Tragedy proves Donald Trump wrong, not right
U.S.-born Omar Mateen didn't have to be a Muslim or an Islamic State fighter to make the leap from gay-bashing to spraying bullets in that nightclub.
Elbridge Colby
Pope should not disavow 'just war' theory
A proposal at the Vatican comes very close to ruling out war as a legitimate instrument in any circumstances — and that has consequences.
Dahleen Glanton, Chicago Tribune (TNS)
The ripple effect: Our enemies watch as we tear our country apart
We have become a mirror image of the things terrorist Omar Mateen espoused.
Sheila Moriarty
Hillary Clinton: She's tough as nails, and fit for the job
The presumptive Democratic nominee isn't just the most qualified woman to be president, she's the most qualified person, period.
Editorial
U.S. should ban contracts that shield for-profit schools
Too many students are left without legal recourse in fraud cases.
Chris Nichols, PolitiFact
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
Rash Report: 'Weiner' documentary depicts indiscreet era
Cinematic scrutiny also focuses on Clinton confidant Abedin.
Bernard A. Hebda
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.
Editorial, Mankato Free Press
Legislature gets Minnesota moving on farm safety
Funding will help farmers pay for roll bars on tractors.
Lori Sturdevant
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
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
Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein': A creation for the ages
There's a reason the story has such staying power.
Mitch Pearlstein
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?
Editorial
Protect judicial independence — even in Stanford case
Experienced judges are best positioned to hear evidence and rule.
Brad Anderson
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
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
'Don't be a thug' — what a disgraceful narrative
Rep. Tony Cornish's letter blames victims for police brutality.
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