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Debra J. Saunders, San Francisco Chronicle
Stanford sex offender got a life sentence in addition to a light one
The sex-offender registry is a serious burden — one that may be influencing criminal-justice outcomes.
Clive Crook, Bloomberg View
How the E.U. pushed Britain to leave
"Brexit" would be a considerable risk, but opportunities to prevent it weren't acted upon.
Editorial
Democrats wage a silly fight in the U.S. Senate
Blocking appointment of Social Security trustee is petty politics.
Keith Downey
Counterpoint: No reason to 'tank' the real Republican future
Our principles of liberty and justice for all, as well as free enterprise, have proved to lift everyone — and our policies advance them.
Khaldoun Samman
Categorizing the Orlando response: The four paths
The three most obvious ones will produce similar overbearing outcomes. The fourth, one prioritizing social justice, would be the global way forward.
Matthew Gieseke
The Orlando massacre response: Guns, sentiments and civics
A lack of understanding of American government is the most detrimental aspect of this debate and many others.
Ken White
David Gomez
The investigation: How did the FBI miss Omar Mateen?
Nothing incompetent or conspiratorial — just a lack of sufficient probable cause. Maybe it's time to lower the standard.
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.
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