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Trump will inherit Obama's ineffectual policies on Saudi Arabia
With U.S. support, the kingdom has carried out brutal attacks on Yemen.
Dick Meyer, Scripps Washington Bureau (TNS)
Obama merits our gratitude, even if he doesn't get it now
He has presided with character, intellect and grace and will hold up well.
Chris Powell
Counterpoint: Government shouldn't set scientific research agenda
Socialist decisionmaking limits chance for innovation, creativity.
Mark Gilbert, Bloomberg View
Ford's bow to Trump means jobs for robots, not workers
But don't think it's only factory workers who should be worried about automation.
Editorial
Trump is disregarding his own experts on Russian hacking
His antipathy toward the 16 U.S. intelligence agencies is perplexing, dangerous.
Noah Feldman, Bloomberg
Appeals court got it wrong in upholding indefinite commitment of sex offenders
Ruling on the indefinite detention of sex offenders who have served their sentences used the wrong standard and needs to be reviewed.
Heather Martens
Counterpoint: Story on 'gun rush' by minorities lacked evidence
In fact, overall household gun ownership is down. And the gun lobby's pitch to minorities belies a history of pandering to racial fears.
Hugh Hewitt, The Washington Post
Could Trump outsmart Putin the way he outsmarted the political establishment?
The elite is sure he can't match wits with foriegn leaders -- just like they were sure he couldn't beat political pros.
Editorial
Smart devices like Amazon's Echo create privacy concerns
Courts must protect public against fishing expeditions by investigators.
Kelly Maynard
It's a too-familiar refrain: Metro spellers need a sponsor
Without one, there won't be a regional spelling bee, and without a regional bee, the area won't be represented at nationals.
Helen Rubenstein
U made the right call and sent an important message
Handling of the episode signals a strong stand against sexual assault on campus.
Marshall H. Tanick
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U's firing of Coach Claeys: A chilling lesson — and potentially expensive — lesson
It's likely to deter others from taking stands – and may violate Claeys' rights.
Cass Sunstein, Bloomberg View
Reagan's lesson for Trump: Show respect for the rule of law
The conservative icon's "revolution" worked because he made clear it would unfold within proper boundaries.
Steve Williams
We're in danger of backsliding on swipe fees
If debit reform is repealed, there goes the free market. Why risk Minnesota jobs to favor big banks in San Francisco and New York?
Editorial
Obama made progress on Guantanamo that shouldn't be reversed
Trump should follow his lead and shut it down.
John Rash
Rash Report: Past is prologue in cultural and news narratives
The 2016 election, enduring world conflicts, a new Pew poll, and the compelling film "Jackie" all prove William Faulkner prescient.
Jack Uldrich
2016 is the year the future arrived; 2017 will be the year it took root
And if things keep going this way, expect some serious ideas.
James Lenz
Will civilization destroy science?
It's the inverse of a question posed in the pages of a Minneapolis newspaper 70 years ago. What actually transpired in the intervening years should be informative.
Michael Nesset
Class reunion was a trip into past, and a look into future
The wrinkles, walkers and sagging faces had somehow become badges of honor.
Max Roser
Quit bellyaching! 2016 was hardly the 'worst year'
Every little thing about our lives — the good and the bad — would seem inconceivably wonderful to our ancestors.
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