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Court ruling likely sets up fierce Brexit debate in British Parliament
It also restores some needed order to the country's E.U. breakup.
Colin McEnroe, The Hartford Courant (TNS)
Mary Tyler Moore showed us the real experience of living
Her characters were of a classic type that we need more of right now. Her comedy worked because we could see ourselves.
D.J. Tice
If we're lucky, Trump may follow the Ventura model
A boorish clown, sure, but he may have grownup advisers.
Gary Marvin Davison
Counterpoint: Some public school educators promote a badly flawed ideology
They embrace a dogma that dismisses a commonly shared body of knowledge for a social and emotional learning creed.
Editorial
Oscar nominations reflect a memorable year for diversity
But film industry needs to widen notion of what "people of color" means.
THE ECONOMIST
Trump is only the latest advocate of a global economic shift
Economic pendulum is swinging, but consumers may rue the day.
Jenny Gaines
Survivors of human trafficking need help in wiping legal slate clean
"Vacatur" laws provide hope for starting a new life, but the Legislature must act.
Sophia Vinogradov
At the U, we're building the top academic psychiatry unit in the Midwest
We must be vigilant about protecting the rights of all research volunteers.
León Krauze, The Washington Post
Time for Mexico to stand up to el maton Americano
Like all bullies, Trump picks on the weak -- at least until they fight back.
James Allard
Government regulations: Sometimes the feds get it absolutely right
A little-known requirement tucked into the Americans with Disabilities Act has paid dividends to computer entrepreneurs.
Editorial
U.S. shouldn't quit on multilateral trade deals altogether
Having different rules for each trading partner creates a crazy quilt.
Cal Brink
Obama administration's parting shot at hunters was gratuitous
On his last day in office, the Fish and Wildlife boss took aim at the ammo hunters can use.
Eric Schwartz
Israeli-occupied territories: Legislature musn't overreach on Mideast boycott
A bill would require vendors with the state not to engage in boycotts of Israel, but it is misdirected.
Catherine Gnatek
Bill to force protesters to pay for policing muffles freedom
The proposed state law would be an affront to the Constitution.
Daniel W. Drezner
Big 3 automakers: Business cycle may be Trump's chief nemesis
The last thing car manufacturers want to do right now is invest billions in new U.S. plants. The proposition isn't economically feasible.
Tyler Cowen, Bloomberg View
Want to understand 'the other side' better? Make their case for them.
We're all trapped in ideological bubbles these days. Here are ideas for popping free.
Trump's move to suspend FHA mortgage fee cut is prudent
Growth of so-called nonbank loans carries risk for taxpayers.
Editorial, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Minnesota lawmakers should rein in misuse of stadiums
State doesn't need more embarrassments like the misuse at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Editorial
DeVos didn't stand a chance with Democrats at hearing
But many Americans want education reform, school choice.
Editorial
Even without Trump, there can be progress on climate change
States and cities, as well as other countries, should press forward.
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