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David Banks
Colin Powell hacking: This cat's out of the bag, and he's got claws
A former diplomat's private e-mail goes public — with revelations and implications for all of us.
Jeff Johnson
Jeff Johnson: On character and policy, it's Trump
Sure, the Republican can be offensive and obnoxious. But the alternative is far worse.
Laura M. Johnson
We all must make time for creativity
Pick up a brush. Don't be afraid. See? Now make it a part of your routine.
Washington Post editorial
Memo to Trump, Sanders: The Great Recession is over
Despite woe-is-U.S. campaign rhetoric, the economy is strengthening.
Conor Sen, Bloomberg View
Taco trucks may be going the way of Jewish delis
Significant shifts in the Hispanic population suggest that these mobile food shops won't take over U.S. streets any time soon.
Dileep Rao, Ph.D.
How Minnesota can get its entrepreneurial mojo back
A new generation must arise to forge new Fortune 500 firms from scratch.
Editorial
The debate test for Clinton, Trump: Who's fit to lead?
Voters will get an unscripted chance to assess the candidates.
Carol Markham-Cousins
Counterpoint: High school football brawl deserves a restorative response
This approach is one that we created at Washburn, where I formerly was principal. It was not fully accepted, but it helped.
Roger Feldman
Ending the Allina nurses' strike in a classroom
Students were divided into "labor" and "management" groups and given half an hour to work on the key issues of health plans and staffing. Here's what transpired.
Paula Dwyer, Bloomberg View
Elizabeth Warren is selling five more bad ideas
Topics: corporate taxes, student debt, tax returns, Social Security, Wall Street.
Sally Kohn
Hillary Clinton was wrong: Donald Trump's voters are not irredeemable
Their anger and frustration with economic inequality is spot-on. The problem is the solutions they're being sold by the GOP.
Keith Ellison
Keith Ellison: I believe America can beat Islamophobia
As the first Muslim in Congress, I took negative reactions in stride. Although those views have crept into the mainstream, there is much for Muslim-Americans to be proud of.
J. Scott Johnson
DFL's ballot suit was bad news
Political parties shouldn't use minor rules infractions to challenge a strong candidate.
Ron Thums
Wells Fargo phony accounts news is even worse than it appears
The number of people involved was huge. What was management's role?
Linda Qiu, POLITIFACT
TED KOLDERIE
How to improve public education? All of the above
We shouldn't get hung up. We should try things that can be tried. If they work, they'll be adopted — maybe gradually, and that's OK.
Editorial
Philippine president recklessly violates human rights
The U.S. needs to get tough with Duterte over vicious drug war.
Josh Wise
Editorial counterpoint: The Trans-Pacific Partnership just protects corporate interests
We need a new way forward on trade that puts public good first.
Doug Loon
With Southwest light rail off the table, finish the Legislature's tasks immediately
A special session should pass the tax, bonding bills and agree on a transportation package.
D.J. Tice
A foolish system and your money …
… are parted more readily than if you had a direct stake in each decision. Lessons for health care and higher ed.
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