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Lori Sturdevant
Legal marijuana debate will light up 2018 campaign
A full-throated debate over full legalization in this state has seemed to be a question of when, not if.
John Rash
Billie Jean King reflects on 'Battle of the Sexes'
New film depicts her historic win against Bobby Riggs: "I was very clear that this wasn't just a tennis match."
Harry Melander and Bill Blazar
Enbridge's Line 3 project is necessary and prudent
We still need oil products. And replacing the aging, existing pipeline will create Minnesota jobs.
Tyler Cowen, Bloomberg View
Uh, London? Are you sure you want to ban Uber?
The new Britain seems to be nationalistic and job-protecting, not the libertarian paradise many Brexit advocates were clamoring for.
Editorial
How Russia helped the 'gravediggers of democracy' in Germany
Putin did his best to support the anti-Euro, anti-immigration AfD.
Doug R. Berdie
Six steps to make America more civil again
Rising hostility among competing political factions has spread to the general public in ways that will limit the success of any program arising from any political persuasion.
Joe Tamburino
Three ideas for improving safety in Minneapolis' exciting and vibrant downtown
Relatively inexpensive steps can help keep downtown vibrant while tackling legitimate issues.
Alison Brown
Can the Science Museum of Minnesota evolve? You bet it can
With vision, we'll continue to offer a wealth of experiences in the building and far beyond.
Editorial, Bloomberg View
Here's a simple rule that could help the U.S. cut prescription drug costs
California mulls bill that would bar use of coupons for brand-name drugs.
Lan Cao, The Washington Post
Vietnam revisted: Myths still need correction
Epic documentary has renewed interest, revealed much. But much of what 'everyone knows' remains untrue
Ramesh Ponnuru, Bloomberg View
For Republicans, tax reform presents great opportunity, along with big risks
With tax legislation, they can be both productive and constructive. But they face four key hurdles, and they can't fail the middle class.
Kurt Daudt
Counterpoint: Governor's defunding of Legislature is a disservice to citizens
After a session of bipartisan productivity, Gov. Dayton's vetoes threaten to take away a voice for everyday Minnesotans in the lawmaking process.
Steve Cramer
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Editorial counterpoint: Confront problems, yes, but don't overlook downtown Minneapolis' many strengths
Downtown safety is an issue to work on, but from population growth to thriving development, Minneapolis has plenty to work with.
Garrison Keillor
Keillor: With Moore risen, praise the Lord, and cast the first stone
God has sent us a judge, hallelujah
Editorial
The danger of piling on more debt
Don't expect tax cuts to be revenue neutral simply because of growth.
Daniel W. Drezner
Tweets can't drown out the malfeasance in this administration
The Trump team has fallen far short of swearing off the sense of entitlement that it said infected D.C.
James Gottry
Court put state law above First Amendment in wedding video case
A couple lost a challenge to a statute that would force them to make wedding films violating their beliefs. That's bad for artistic professionals.
Paul Gazelka
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Counterpoint: The governor is wrong. The GOP acted in good faith.
Nor were we dishonest as we tried to solve the impasse caused by his funding vetoes. And we'll keep working with him to cap what was already a strong session.
MARK DAYTON
Dayton: Republican claims about my vetoes simply aren't true
I didn't leave legislators cash-starved or try to destroy a coequal branch. I just want to revise a tax bill to keep the state on firm fiscal footing.
Nicola Alexander
School choice offers worthy goals but brings downsides, too
Empowering parents is laudable, but choice takes a toll on urban districts. Let's strive to foster communities of learning that help all.
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