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Faye Flam, Bloomberg View
Americans are a little too relaxed about using nukes
The taboo against these weapons seems to depend on who would be on the receiving end, and on an increasingly fuzzy perspective about the consequences.
Marie A. Failinger, Kendra Brodin, Mike Essien, Ben Kwan and Lariss Maldonado
Counterpoint: Diversity and transparency needed in Stras nomination, not a rubber stamp
Sens. Klobuchar and Franken are right to be taking their time.
Bonnie Blodgett
We, humans, are our own worst enemy
Humanity has tamed nature, only to unbalance the climate and place all life in peril.
Editorial, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Rochester feels the pain of 'senior tsunami'
The home of Destination Medical Center already feels the caregiver shortage.
Paul H. Anderson and Rudy Boschwitz
Broad, deep support for Stras nomination comes from both sides of the aisle
Lawyers, professors, lawmakers, justices all agree that Stras should be confirmed.
Editorial
Andrew Cilek
Counterpoint: Article on voting lawsuit used misleading statistic
Citing an irrelevant, limited study was an unfair attack on our Minnesota Voters Alliance case that seeks state election data.
Editorial, Bloomberg View
The moral and economic cases for young immigrants are clear
Dreamers didn't come here as lawbreakers, and the economy needs them.
D.J. Tice
State government funding power grabs, part two: The auditor's case
If DFLer Dayton wins his case, it seems, DFLer Otto must lose.
Lori Sturdevant
Electric-car revolution spells (more) trouble for Minnesota's road funding
Legislature has laid at least some plans for motoring trends.
Bryan Dowd
Talk about privilege is best focused on policy
That, after all, is where changes could be made that are less about identity and virtue and more about practical results. Examples:
Dick Schwartz
Lessons in work — and life — from the scrap yard
How this suburban, long-haired hippie kid got a real job and got the chip off his shoulder. And how he got the scar to prove it.
Greg Russ and Tamir Mohamud
Counterpoint: Partnerships can help with public housing
Traditional funding is thin; private investors can play a constructive, nonthreatening role.
Liam Hoare
Commemorative history: MSP airport has its own ugly connection — Charles Lindbergh
Time for the airport — gateway to Minnesota — to fully detach the name of a Nazi sympathizer.
Derek Donovan, Kansas City Star (TNS)
Thought experiment: Seven months into the Hillary Clinton administration …
A scandal-ridden White House, with TV dominated by a preening populist … . Well. All's well that ends well, no?
Erik Wemple, The Washington Post
The New York Times still owes Sarah Palin an apology
America's protections for 'rowdy' journalism are vast. But is it so hard to admit when you're wrong?
Marc A. Thiessen, The Washington Post
Yes, antifa is the moral equivalent of neo-Nazis
When you've seen one murderous totalitarian ideology, you've seen them all.
Editorial, Dallas Morning News
After Katrina, Houston stepped up for the Gulf Coast
Now the Texas rescuer is in need of rescue in the wake of Harvey devastation.
Cecil Smith
Don't tie the hands of property owners who want to help with affordable housing
Leadership and public-private partnerships could help Twin Cities region tackle this crisis.
Kelly Fenton
Hold state accountable for Commerce Department's abuse of power
As the ruling in favor of Safelite shows, we're wasting millions on legal fees instead of protecting consumers.
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