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W. Hall Wendel Jr.
August 27, 2018

U.S. Sen. John McCain: One up-close memory of the man

I was commiserating about a problem when a lieutenant happened by …
Russ Feingold
August 27, 2018
(NYT13) WASHINGTON -- March 19, 2001 -- CAMPAIGN-FINANCE -- Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) third from foreground, and his partner on the campaign spendin

Russ Feingold: Memories of John McCain

He was a committed leader. He truly valued hearing all sides and was a good listener. He was also really fun.
Editorial, Newsday
August 25, 2018

Let Mueller finish the job without interference

Manafort, Cohen cases show justice is being served, slowly but surely.
Bonnie Blodgett
August 25, 2018
In the age of 'Hamilton,' don't forget about Jefferson

In the age of 'Hamilton,' don't forget about Jefferson

One is the subject of a very popular musical, and the other has more to recommend him, if your focus is on a just society.
Lori Sturdevant
August 24, 2018
Governor Mark Dayton took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at the State Fair on Garage Logic with Joe Soucheray radio show Thursday morning at the first d

Interviewing Gov. Mark Dayton at the Minnesota State Fair, year eight

He's been remarkably consistent about his policy priorities. The basics don't change, he says.
Neel Kashkari
August 24, 2018
Here are two shots of the Mpls Fed clocktower with the purple illumination in honor of Prince.My boss, David Wargin told Evan we'd send these over. Cr

There's more to the Hamilton story than the musical

Let's use the hit show's arrival in Minnesota as a chance to learn more about his integral place in our economic history.
D.J. Tice
August 24, 2018

Confusion costs in 'affordable housing' debate

The worst shortage may be an income shortage — i.e., poverty — and market meddling isn't the best answer.
Editorial
August 24, 2018
FILE -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testifies on Capitol Hill on June 5, 2018. The Education Department is considering whether to allow states to

Allowing school districts to use federal funds to buy guns makes no sense

Imagine the potential chaos created by arming teachers, other staff.
Tony Lourey
August 24, 2018

Counterpoint: U.S. health secretary tries to sell you a clunker

"Short-term, limited-duration" insurance is barely insurance at all.
Tracy Blodgett
August 24, 2018

A solution for students with hearing loss runs into a problem

Captioning is a big help, and laws apply. But there's too much noncompliance.
Dan Lund
August 24, 2018
Judges sat together on the right aisle .] Gov. Mark Dayton will provide remarksat the Minnesota Supreme Court Public Investiture Ceremony forRichard T

Some developers win, taxpayers lose in Minnesota Supreme Court ruling on fees cities can charge

It will not, as is being argued, mean an increase in affordable housing.
Editorial, Toronto Star
August 24, 2018

Congress shouldn't fund 'Space Force'

Although details are sketchy, whatever the cost it would be a waste.
Rena Kraut
August 24, 2018
An old car passes in front of the U.S Embassy in Havana, Cuba, on March 17, 2016, prior to a visit by U.S. President Barack Obama.

American citizens must help fill U.S. diplomatic vacuums

With the Trump administration cutting back "soft power," it's vital that American artists and others keep making connections abroad.
John Rash
August 24, 2018

Rash Report: From Soviet tanks in 1968 to Russian clicks in 2018

Tactics shift, but the foreign policy objectives seem similar to a previous era.
Ahmed Tharwat
August 24, 2018
Muslim worshiper photographs the impressive setting Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. To celebrate Eid ul-Adha, the o

Spirit of 'Super' Eid imbued U.S. Bank Stadium

Thousands of Muslims gathered in celebration on a day of prayer, peace and joy, and of reassurance from each other and from the community.
Greg Boerboom
August 24, 2018

For Minnesota, the farm bill is a must-have on Congress' to-do list

State farmers urgently need passage of the legislation to help them meet major challenges.
Editorial, Wall Street Journal
August 23, 2018

A free-market solution: EpiPen maker finally has competition

FDA's green light for generic alternative is a healthy solution.
Bret Stephens
August 23, 2018
President Donald Trump at a posthumous Medal of Honor ceremony for Tech. Sgt. John Chapman at the White House in Washington, Aug. 22, 2018. Chapman di

Opinion from New York Times columnist Bret Stephens: Trump should be impeached

Conservatives (like me) who wanted Clinton ousted can't credibly defend this president any longer.
Jenn Fang
August 23, 2018
This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Constance Wu, left, and Michelle Yeoh in a scene from the film "Crazy Rich Asians." (Warner Br

Why 'Crazy Rich Asians' is a watershed to me

For Asian-Americans who feel not quite American, but also not quite Asian, the film helps us embrace our unique identity.
Editorial, Dallas Morning News
August 22, 2018

Twitter takes nuanced, free-speech approach to Alex Jones

Unlike with YouTube and Facebook, he'll be monitored but not banned.
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