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Editorial, Mankato Free Press
In two southern Minnesota counties, all are welcome
Blue Earth and Nicollet reject Trump's push to stir anti-refugee sentiment.
Jeff Bryant, Tribune News Service (TNS)
Nationally, millions have been wasted on charter schools
Some states used grant money more effectively than others, but the findings of a new report suggest that the federal appropriations should end.
Annie Abrams
How Advanced Placement may stunt a generation
The program has dramatically departed from its roots. New guidelines will reward only the basic ability to conform and regurgitate.
Editorial
How facial recognition fails people of color, women
A study shows that troubling flaws in the technology make it unreliable.
John Phelan
We live in the luckiest era in history, and here's why
Enrichment rooted in capitalism has made life better in so many ways, including ones that touch very close to home. It's worth considering if you favor systemic change.
CATHOLIC AND LUTHERAN BISHOPS OF MINNESOTA
Resettlement policy: Create a welcoming society, not more barriers, for refugees
A message from Catholic and Lutheran bishops in Minnesota.
David Super
McConnell has less power to shape the impeachment trial than Democrats think
On the questions now causing debate, senators must defer to Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts — or overrule him, if they dare.
Mary Schmich, Chicago Tribune (TNS)
How the Christianity Today editorial supporting impeachment came about
"I was going to do the typical on-the-one-hand, on-the-other-hand, let's-let-the-process-run-itself-out piece. But something in me said, 'That doesn't work.' "
Amir Alexander
Impeachment: The geometry of power in the nation's capital
The physical seats of government in Washington were laid out to symbolize their equality — thus their tension.
Millie Adelsheim and Dan Marshall
Health care costs were the top drag on our small business, and we're at risk again
With the court challenge to the Affordable Care Act, we once again face external uncertainty.
John Rash
Rash Report: Power of conscience, conviction revealed in 'A Hidden Life'
A new film from director Terrence Malick shows how an Austrian man, firm in his faith, forsakes swearing allegiance to Hitler.
Editorial
Editorial, Mankato Free Press
Rural health care: Vicious circle as population falls, services wane
Lose your hospital, and the quality of life declines.
Dick Schwartz
An introduction to Hanukkah at the Christmas pageant
The task fell to my elementary school's "only Jewish child" — me.
Editorial
Boeing, a great American firm, must earn back public trust
737 Max situation is a devastating blow to its reputation.
David Peterson
End the arms race or end the human race?
It's tough to imagine peace when you put numbers to the world's war fancy.
Katy Backes Kozhimannil
Judson Bemis
Counterpoint: Use facts on marijuana? How about these
Legalization hasn't produced the benefits that some claim.
Michael Nesset
Some thoughts on the Christmas wars
There are two celebrations aligned with the season, and they can coexist.
John Kass, Chicago Tribune (TNS)
Think about the implications of 'The Resistance'
Trump's haters would win at all costs. And there will be costs — for the nation.
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