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Editorial, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The world needs dreamers like Elon Musk
Scoff, if you must, about his plans for Mars, but don't bet against him.
Jay Ambrose, Tribune News Service (TNS)
Demonizing guns and demanding more laws will only boost sales
Research ties gun-buying spikes to fear of restrictions. A cool, calm position actually slows sales.
Editorial, Bloomberg View
Pursue market and licensing solutions to nation's teacher shortages
Here are some strategies to help supply meet demand.
Stu Bykofsky, Philadelphia Daily News (TNS)
As a lawful gun owner, how do I respond to this horror?
I've said you don't saddle the 99.9 percent of us with the sins of the 0.1. But I'm sickened, and it's harder to say.
Armando Valdés Prieto
In Puerto Rico, a logistical nightmare follows the natural one
Things are bad in San Juan, the Puerto Rican capital, but elsewhere they're worse, as limited communications hinders vital aid delivery.
Tobin Harshaw, Bloomberg View
Actually, Trump didn't botch the Puerto Rico crisis
Much advance preparation was done, and is overlooked, says an expert. Plus, the special difficulties are enormous.
Caleb J. Anderson
With today's technology, the media barrage us with news, and that can take a toll
We don't just read or watch news as it's force-fed to us. We dwell on it, at times needlessly.
Here's how one CEO is loudly leading the way on work-life balance
PepsiCo executive tries to set an example for his employees.
Jennifer Rubin
So far, for once, Trump manages to do his job
How long he'll avoid saying something divisive is anyone's guess. But his first response was on target.
Tim Emory
Counterpoint: Women have good reason to question 'risks' of breast cancer screening
Group appears to be overconcerned about the "harm" of imaging when the real issue is the "harm" of overtreatment.
D.J. Tice
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Minnesota Supreme Court must face Dayton dilemma in vetoes case
It's awkward, but Minnesota must define the limits of strong-arm political tactics.
Editorial
Jeff Sessions goes to bat for free speech on campus
He's a flawed messenger, but credit his leadership on diversity of thought.
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.
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