More Opinion
Cathy ten Broeke and Senta Leff
Counterpoint: Here's a better way to deal with Anoka's homeless
Outreach and housing advocacy can do what law enforcement can't.
John Rash
Great Decisions: Minnesota-based institutions, individuals can be key to countering extremism
Upcoming summit will explore and emphasize peacebuilding.
John Kass, CHICAGO TRIBUNE • Tribune Content Agency
News flash: Trump's not the first pol to say stupid things.
But somehow, liberal heads don't burst into flames when it's Clinton or Obama putting their foot in it.
Editorial
Quota system would help ease the crunch at national parks
Crowds are spoiling the experience at popular Park Service destinations.
Steve Hunegs
75 years later, the Atlantic Charter still reflects the U.S. at its best
The 1941 statement from FDR and Britain's Winston Churchill promotes better life for all.
Editorial
Trump's Second Amendment innuendo is another disqualifier
If he weren't running for president, he'd likely be quizzed by Secret Service.
Megan McArdle, Bloomberg View
The Olympics don't have to be a fiscal disaster
Let's stop moving these costly competitions around and bring them back to their birthplace.
Corey Van Denburgh, 
Counterpoint: Why, as a personal care attendant, I'll stick with the union
The SEIU has already improved things for home care workers and our clients, starting with paid time off.
Jennifer Dunn-Foster
![Crowds by the concessions at U.S. Bank Stadium for the Chelsea F.C. verses A.C. Milan match on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, in Minneapolis, Minn.] RENEE](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/Y2JZ3UYPDFEI7ND3FTZW4I3OTU.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
U.S. Bank Stadium was so clueless about soccer fans
Four reasons the experience fell short at Chelsea vs. Milan.
Margaret Carlson, Bloomberg View
The GOP has disgraced itself over Donald Trump
For many, practical politics requires surrender. But their reputations may never recover.
Editorial
Add Libertarian Gary Johnson to Clinton-Trump debates
He won't win the election, but he'd provide interesting ideas.
Leonid Bershidsky, Bloomberg View
Facebook, I want my clickbait headlines back
Why there's a thing on the internet called clickbait, why Facebook is trying to diminish it — and why Facebook is wrong.
John Freivalds
Tourism and the ongoing war for Wayzata's soul
Counterpoint: The Lake Minnetonka area shouldn't fall into the "tourist destination" trap. It doesn't benefit businesses or residents. It just makes trouble. Look around.
Editorial, Bloomberg View (TNS)
Trump on the economy: A posture, not a plan
On taxes, regulation, energy and trade, his promises fail to address the real issues.
Daniel W. Drezner
The bull artist vs. the bad liar
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have very different relationships with the truth. Advantage: Trump.
Andrew Elfenbein
Munich shootings: What I learned during a terror lockdown
It was disorienting, and the authorities were understandably distracted. The lesson? Every public facility needs an action plan.
Editorial
Obama hasn't fulfilled pledge on U.S. nuclear policy
He's still got a chance to act on expensive Pentagon weapons plan.
Noah Feldman, Bloomberg View
In any case, paying ransom for hostages isn't always bad
At the geopolitical level, the money isn't the motivation.
Editorial, Chicago Tribune (TNS)
Iran, captive Americans and $400 million
The U.S. says it wasn't ranson. Given the timing and the counterparty, it's probably precedent nonetheless.
Doug Loon
Editorial counterpoint: Make sure health insurance fixes help, not hurt
Recommendations to shore up health insurance in Minnesota fell short.
About Opinion
The Opinion section is produced by the Editorial Board. The board operates independently and is not involved in setting newsroom policies or in reporting or editing articles in other sections of the newspaper or startribune.com.
-
- Scott Gillespie
- Editorial Editor and Vice President
-
- David Banks
- Assistant commentary editor
-
- Jill Burcum
- Editorial Writer
-
- Denise Johnson
- Editorial Writer
-
- John Rash
- Editorial writer and columnist
Opinion Commentary
Commentary from topic experts and advocates in Minnesota and Star Tribune readers.