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D.J. Tice
Don't be too quick to scrap the Electoral College
Stung by two recent elections, Democrats favor that path. But that's not what the Founders favored, with sound reasoning.
Mike Meyers
Flora and pharma: A better landscape on prescription drug costs begins to bloom
A better landscape on prescription drug costs is beginning to bloom — none too soon for that particular winter of our discontent.
Kendall A. King
Counterpoint: Disaggregating student data will help, not hurt, the cause of addressing gaps
Some basic examples illustrate the absurdity of the current system.
Trudy Rubin
It's curtains for a two-state solution after last week's Israeli election
Netanyahu never liked the idea, anyway, and now he seems poised to proceed with extending Israeli sovereignty over Palestinian lands.
Noah Feldman
Julian Assange is no hero, but his case raises First Amendment issues
With the Pentagon Papers, the Supreme Court set a precedent on the right to publish classified material. What's less clear is what the law should and does say about acquiring it.
Editorial
Border focus is a distraction for Homeland Security
The department's main job is to keep America safe.
Eli Lake, Bloomberg News (TNS)
Yes, there was 'spying' on Trump. The leaking was worse.
If Democrats legitimize this, it will soon be done to them.
Editorial
Taking just 26 days, New Zealand votes to ban semi-automatic weapons
Contrast with the U.S., which has had far more mass shootings, is striking.
Eric W. Kaler
Counterpoint from Eric Kaler: Attack on U administrative charges misses key points
This newest salvo overlooks the U's many roles as well as steps we have taken to hold down costs as the state's share of our operating budget has sharply declined.
John S. Adams
The Ford site development: Higher-end houses have a place and a role
Property taxes from including some such homes would probably result in a positive net outcome for St. Paul.
Saja Osman
Kind and altruistic, the people of my native Sudan risk all
The nation confronts an autocratic regime that long oppressed its citizens.
Editorial
Congress should get tougher on robocalls
Here's what legislation can do.
Tom Bakk
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In our split Legislature, Senate GOP needs to open up the process
Republicans, the majority in the chamber, have failed to hold public hearings on several important bills, curtailing key input.
Matt Klein
Counterpoint: Drugmakers can handle a modest, absorbable fee to help fight the opioid crisis
Bills calling on them to pitch in are apt and needed. We doctors are ready to do our part, too.
Stephen B. Young
When is another nation's cause America's cause as well?
Despite George Washington's famous farewell advice, taking sides has been very American for over 200 years.
Editorial
Trump's reckless pick for the Federal Reserve
Herman Cain's loyalty to the president is stronger than his expertise.
Ryan Slechta
Yes, have St. Thomas leave the MIAC
Why not? The ever-changing school has become something different from the others. Athletic conferences are built on common identities.
Tanner Sparrow
Don't boot St. Thomas from the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
I lost to the Tommies in football for four years as a player at Gustavus. Here's why I don't want them kicked out of the conference.
Lawrence H. Summers
IRS should release Trump's tax returns
I didn't face a situation like this during my time as treasury secretary, but motivated by recent controversies, I've asked myself how I would have responded.
Robert G. Kaiser
How old is too old to take on the presidency?
Research says septuagenarians struggle with new tasks — bad news for several 2020 candidates.
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