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Mike Sauro
Counterpoint: Newspaper's series on rape cases totally misrepresents the investigative process
The report is rife with oversimplifications and faulty conclusions. Each assigning decision on a case has a logical reason. I know, because I made many of them.
Editorial
Congress shouldn't be a cash cow for its members
Chris Collins case shows why stricter ethics guidelines are needed.
Editorial
More reminders that the internet never forgets
Got old, potentially embarrassing social media posts? Hit delete.
Jennifer Carnahan
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Editorial counterpoint: Jeff Johnson should be the GOP nominee
He's truly running because he cares about the state and wants to ensure its continued success and prosperity for all. Working tirelessly, he earned his party's endorsement and my vote.
John Rash
Rash Report: Primary shows Minnesota is a microcosm of broader U.S. trends
Geographic, generational and gender trends, not to mention ideological divides, are apparent in state races.
D.J. Tice
Minnesotans, remember: A governor can reshape the high court, quickly
They tend to get relatively more chances to pick judges than presidents do.
Lori Sturdevant
A word from Farmfest: State may soon be managing a crisis
In that context, a former ag commissioner is backing Erin Murphy for governor.
MIKE MEYERS
Tax cuts, check; profits, check; high stock prices, check; wage increases … well, the workers must make do
Comprehending an economy where everything but your paycheck is get-up-and-go.
Editorial, Orange County Register
To his credit, Trump seems to want U.S. out of Afghanistan
Perpetual war has turned out to be deadly, costly and futile.
FROM THE ECONOMIST
The poverty rate in America? Who's measuring? How?
Different definitions produce vastly different apparent outcomes.
Brandon Ferdig
Factors that fueled Alex Jones' rise have produced his predicament
He's always been outrageous; he's even been right at times. Then came a fateful claim.
Robert Moilanen
Minnesota has fallen behind the times on disclosure laws
The key for voters is to have relevant information.
Jonathan F. Mack
Minneapolis 2040 Plan: Elite residents got what they voted for
Now, having signaled their virtue, they're peeved that zoning changes might affect their lovely neighborhoods rather than someone else's.
Christine Emba, The Washington Post
At last, some necessary limits on Alex Jones' 'free speech'
Infowars' nonsense won't be missed. Private digital platforms have rights, too.
Richard Painter
Editorial counterpoint: Endorsement for U.S. Senate left out important points
Yes, ousting Donald Trump is a priority for me, but I've repeatedly addressed other issues, too. Among them are conflicts of interest, including that of Sen. Smith, the newspaper's endorsee.
Mark Dayton
Editorial counterpoint from Mark Dayton: I support Erin Murphy for governor
An excellent leader as a legislator, she has the integrity, values and vision we need.
Joseph Holt, TNS
Alex Jones is a repugnant windbag — but let him speak
Censoring voices, as several outlets did with Jones, is a slippery slope. It also lends credence to those who see a conspiracy to stifle conservatives — and it won't stop hate speech. As JFK suggested, it's best to let the people judge truth and falsehood in an open market.
Jeffrey B. Sawyer
Counterpoint: Thresholds for opioid-addiction treatment must be lowered
We must lower the threshold for non-illicit options that work.
Iris Erlingsdottir
Counterpoint: It's not the prescription opioids that are the problem
But unfortunately, that's the easy impression being given.
BRIAN ISOM and WILLIAM F. SHUGHART II
Banning plastic straws won't slurp up our waste problems
An understandable impulse, but the alternatives also have impacts. Better to leave these decisions in the hands of businesses.
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