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Leonid Bershidsky, Bloomberg View
Tillerson refused to do another Russia deal
He knew how to negotiate with Vladimir Putin and his inner circle, but chose not to demonstrate that skill as secretary of state.
Editorial
California inadvertently gives 'sanctuary' to exploiters
A new law is rife with constitutional questions that probably will wind up before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Editorial, Chicago Tribune (TNS)
Trump and North Korea: Is this a legitimate chance at history? An assessment.
To interpret these events, start by asking "Why now?" about the motivations of both sides.
John Marty
The PolyMet proposal: Where compromise can be found in an otherwise catastrophic plan
It hinges on a commitment to best practices. But that's missing from the draft permit.
Matt Eckholm
Zoning change to allow fourplexes citywide in Minneapolis should be welcomed
The proposal is a responsible approach to density that gives those with less wealth a chance to develop, preserves the level of affordable housing and keeps neighborhoods unique.
Dahleen Glanton, Chicago Tribune (TNS)
Why nobody should care about Trump's alleged affair with Stormy Daniels
There's so much other work to do. And we should have learned by now that sexual misconduct does not have the firepower to knock a sitting president out of office.
Editorial
Trump's wise choice to accept talks with North Korea
Now he's got to prove that his administration is prepared for talks.
Lawrence R. Jacobs
A Pawlenty sequel? Here's the rub
If Tim Pawlenty intends a gubernatorial comeback, he'll need to be granted three wishes: (1) to solve his endorsement/primary quandary, (2) to attract moderates in the general election, and, most of all (3) to master the essence currently emitting from the GOP magic lamp.
Aaron Stark
This is what a potential school shooter looks like
I grew up being told I was worthless. But gestures of care, and lack of access to a gun, kept me from the horror I planned.
Victor Davis Hanson
Race for absolute equality for all erodes the rights of many
Expansion of opportunity is welcome, but beware the politics that drive it, and the cost to American society as a whole.
Tom Baumann
Saturating timber market will not help forests, DNR or private landowners
The DNR should stick to a timber survey's assessment of sustainable harvesting.
Jane Prince
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Of course church should help homeless, but what about neighbors?
A day shelter in St. Paul has put undue pressure on surrounding residents. Listening to those families will help uncover a solution.
Lori Sturdevant
State-level tax changes: Minnesota's key players are in place
Following federal reform, Minnesota's concerns are business-friendliness and equity to all income levels.
D.J. Tice
What do the cool kids wear to an election? In Minnesota, you've got to know.
In Minnesota, you've got to know, if the state's dress-code defense before the Supreme Court is any indication.
Steve Morse and Molly Flanagan
Bloody red shrimp a reminder that Great Lakes need stronger protections
Bloody red shrimp found as shipping industry lobbies to weaken ballast rules.
David Banks
Lori Sturdevant
Guns and public safety: Legislators are people, too — and sometimes an issue just hits home
Is this time really different? At the Capitol, signs of hope.
STEVE LOHR, New York Times News Service
Larry Madowo
Twitter is a toxic mess in America. It's worse in other places.
Hate and abuse are now synonymous with tweeting. Here in Kenya, I get it in five languages.
Editorial, Bloomberg View
Gary Cohn did a good job, but who'll take his place?
Some of the administration's better ideas bear his fingerprints.
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