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the Economist
Eviction might not cause poverty, but it certainly doesn't help
A recent study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that poverty isn't caused by eviction. But it's not great either.
John Browne
Five flaws in our idealized future of self-driving cars
Persistent myths have arisen around this industry.
Stephen E. Osman
200 years ago, Fort Snelling was established, and with it came change
The change was profound, sometimes tragic and not wanted by all, but it began the settlement that would become Minnesota.
Star Tribune Opinion
Watch: An interview with Gov. Tim Walz at the Minnesota State Fair
Editorial writer Patricia Lopez interviewed the governor on Saturday afternoon on the Star Tribune Stage. Topics included leadership and relationships, technology in state government, clean energy, executive powers.
Marshall H. Tanick
Slavery made its mark here in Minnesota, too
Dred Scott sued for his freedom after living here, and the Minnesota Constitution outlawed slavery before the 13th amendment.
Lori Sturdevant
Trade-war objections: You won't keep 'em down, on the farms
When a Farmers Union president speaks …
Title X restrictions deny patients full range of health care options
Trump's gag rule prohibits health care providers from sharing information about abortion with patients.
Editorial
The 'Earth's lungs' are ablaze, and Brazil's new president doesn't care
Since Bolsonaro took office, Amazon deforestation climbed 39%.
Editorial, Wall Street Journal
Despite the outrage, Trump is right about endangered species
Administration wants a scientific approach to species management.
Editorial, San Jose Mercury News
Democrats should make inaction on gun laws a campaign issue
But they need to stick to popular reform and avoid overreach.
William Lopez
Why Guatemalans like me don't stay home, as Trump wants
I've stayed on the right side of the law, and I've done everything I can to make a life in my home country, which U.S. policy has shaped. It's not enough.
Peter Zeller
Counterpoint: Article on CEO pay lacked balance, perspective
Creating value does not hurt the poor; it makes everyone richer.
Stephen B. Young
Minnesota laid groundwork for CEOs' revised theory on capitalism
State's companies have long operated with stakeholders, not shareholders, in mind.
Editorial
Jerome Powell should say less — and so should Trump
Fed chair has sent mixed signals while under White House attack.
Editorial
Why contraception and other reproductive health will be harder to come by
Title X rule from Trump administration will prevent comprehensive care.
Ahmed Tharwat
Trump, Netanyahu are birds of a racist feather hunting for Omar and Tlaib
They're each the worst symbol of white nationalism to come to their countries since the start.
Canadian First Nations leaders: It's possible to work successfully with Enbridge
We collaborated with the company to ensure that Line 3, which uses our land, would be safe and would provide jobs to our people.
Chris Stewart and Seth Moulton
Replace suicide hotline with a three-digit dialing code
At the moment, you must dial 1-800-273-8255. If Congress acts on our proposal, that could become 988. Here's why the change is needed.
Editorial, New York Daily News
Epstein's many victims are still seeking peace, closure
He died by his own hand before justice was served, but the story isn't over.
Jeff Hayden
Policy discord over IUDs has echoes of racial injustice
A conflict at the Minnesota Department of Human Services raises the question of whose interests are getting the attention.
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