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Waleed Sonbol
Counterpoint: Sure, Uber has value, but let's all play by the same rules
Taxi companies are regulated for reasons that protect you — and all passengers.
Marshall H. Tanick
We've heard about her pneumonia, his testosterone. Now, what about mental health?
It's not so weird to think that candidates should be psychologically fit, as well.
Andrew Grossman
Counterpoint: Wait, we're not really over obesity
The truth is the latest study patting ourselves on the back had some serious flaws. There's still much to be done to combat this health crisis.
John Rash
Rash Report: Will 'Snowden' renew the surveillance debate?
As global leaders gather, the diplomatic focus likely will be dominated by multiple security concerns.
Barron H. Lerner, The Washington Post
Five myths about presidential health
Yes, presidents often have been sicker than the public knew. But it's seldom changed history.
Editorial
Trump, Clinton offer flawed plans to help working families
But at least the nominees of both parties recognize there are problems.
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?
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