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Ross Douthat
When elections settle nothing
Elections of the past were decisive. Today, we're just as unsure as we were before the votes were cast.
Franita Tolson
An election dispute will require a mediator
If things head down a dangerous path, America may need to find 2020's Samuel Randall — the forgotten hero of 1876.
John Kass, Tribune Content Agency
No matter what happens, America will not return to 'normalcy'
The "center" is broken. That plywood covering store windows is a declaration of realists.
David Zurawik, Baltimore Sun (TNS)
Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Editorial, Miami Herald
Contact tracing appears to be on the political hit list in Florida
State reportedly will stop funding local efforts at the end of November.
Jill Burcum
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Michelle Swarmer Witte
Take heart: American democracy has been through a lot
A glimpse into America's history provides some perspective.
Max Nisen, Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
Tyler Cowen
Think politics is nasty? Just wait for the battle over the vaccine
Who gets the vaccine first and what if a better one comes along? Those are just some of the debates we should prepare for.
Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune (TNS)
Brad Gausman and Collin O’Mara
In the wake of the pandemic, we can rebuild and recover the way FDR's America did
The Civilian Conservation Corps employed 3.4 million young people who planted 3 billion trees and created more than 700 parks.
COVID will not be taking a break during the holidays
Fall and winter holidays will require individual and family sacrifice.
Rick Larue, The Fulcrum (TNS)
Something to watch in the election: Colorado and the National Popular Vote compact
I'd vote "yes." That said, the interstate compact — if ever implemented — would crumble at first use.
Daniel Larsen
What happens if neither Trump nor Biden concedes?
Our system offers many offramps from the road to disaster. Whether we take one is another question.
Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune (TNS)
Politics can come between friends and family before they know what's happening
That Grumpy Uncle was always there but things have become more heated in the Trump era.
David Banks
Steve Wenzel
Editorial counterpoint: Why Donald Trump is the president we need
On foreign policy, national defense, economy and more, he has strengthened the U.S.
Jim Hagedorn
Editorial counterpoint from Jim Hagedorn: This election gives voters a clear choice — socialism vs. freedom
I will continue to work hard for our rural values.
Editorial
In Second District, Angie Craig has earned a return trip to Congress
First-term Democrat has focused on solving problems.
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