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Josh Zeitz, The Washington Post
Liberalism's darkest hour: the 1977 NYC blackout
Half a century ago, a giant power failure sparked chaos and a cultural/political shift that is still unfolding.
David D. Haynes, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (TNS)
Whatever happened to the old Paul Ryan?
The speaker, once a principled and spirited conservative, is paying a ruinous price for his forced marriage to Donald Trump.
Kathleen A. Gaylord and Randy Maluchnik
Counterpoint: Here's a new way to appoint Met Council members
Our initiative is not a Republican plot, but a nonpartisan effort to restore trust in the governance of the regional planning agency.
Megan McArdle, Bloomberg View
Donald Trump Jr.: Traitor or just plain wrong? Well, not too bright.
The president's supporters are offering only a weak defense of actions that even a 10-year-old would know are not OK.
Editorial
Trump's voting commission needs a fresh start
Despite states pushing back, the project is still worthwhile.
Carlton F.W. Larson
Donald Trump Jr.: Traitor or just plain wrong? Well, not a traitor.
It wasn't "treason" — not even close — under the Constitution's narrow definition. Guess we need a new term for this betrayal.
Charles R. Vig and Maureen Bausch
Helping to close health disparities among our Native children
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux and the 2018 Host Committee are teaming up to improve the wellness of young Minnesotans.
Randall Eliason, The Washington Post
Trump foes' response to Junior's e-mails? 'I love it!'
Donald Trump Jr.'s emails setting up a dirt-digging meeting with Russian operatives are more damning than anyone could have imagined.
Editorial
Electric cars' moment may have just arrived
Volvo's phaseout of gas-powered engines sounds like a game-changer.
Leslie Martin
Farewell, Crisis Connection. Thanks for talking me out of suicide.
The statewide service is shutting down for lack of funds. Here's what might have happened to me without it.
Sondra Erickson
Governor should listen to Mille Lacs business owners and anglers
Livelihoods are at stake. That's as important as other protests, isn't it?
Sophia Manolis
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Enbridge's Line 3 proposal: Why 13 young Minnesotans launched a legal fight against a pipeline
We bring a unique perspective, because we will live the longest with the consequences of today's decisions.
Christopher M. Bellitto
Embrace the courage of moderates
Extremists wash out subtlety and boil their traditions down to silly slogans. Moderates embrace the flaws and depths of theirs to find a better way.
Ed Rogers
The media's mass hysteria over 'collusion' is out of control
The coverage of Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting may be the last gasp of a faux scandal. There are always people hovering around campaigns trying to peddle information and traffic in supposed silver bullets.
John Freivalds
Fake fears: Trump's tall tales in Europe
He said the biggest existential threat was radical Muslims. Those dealing most directly with the Russia threat think otherwise.
Laura Bloomberg
Vaccinations and autism: Goal is prevention, but there's a need for two-way discussion
In addressing the heated issue of vaccines and autism in the Somali community, we would be well-advised to blend messages of research-based evidence with compassion and cultural understanding.
Francis Wilkinson, Bloomberg View (TNS)
Three shooting victims, but likely only one with a law named after her
"Kate's Law" is on its way to passage, but two other women who were shot and killed have no utility for Republicans' narrative.
Henry Farrell
Trump's plan to work with Putin on cybersecurity makes no sense
A certain amount of sharing can be useful, but this is something else.
John Rash
Rash Report: Why Trump's — and America's —international image matters
A new Pew poll reports low global confidence in the president, which may make diplomatic efforts more difficult.
Jason Snead, The Heritage Foundation (TNS)
Actually, voter fraud is real -- and widespread
A Heritage Foundation database has documented hundreds of proven cases.
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