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Michael R. Strain
Would Biden's potential tax hike really spare the middle class? Nope.
It would raise corporate taxes. And, as economic theory goes, that reduces incomes down the line.
John Marty
It's time to restore the gun ban at the Minnesota State Capitol
Opponents of gun legislation are using their right to carry to intimidate lawmakers.
Fue Lee and Mohamud Noor
Small businesses in Minneapolis, St. Paul deserve state aid, too
Minnesota helps farmers after harsh winters and cities after fires, so why hasn't it helped communities devastated by unrest?
Congress has a chance to reverse course on anti-lynching legislation
It's failed to pass almost 200 versions of a bill now being considered.
Noah Feldman, Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
Stop telling Stephen Breyer to retire
The pragmatic justice will do the right thing, if partisans don't make it look too political.
the Editorial Board of Bloomberg Opinion
Cryptocurrency is rising. So are the stakes for governments everywhere.
Money comes in various forms, none ideal.
Mark Z. Barabak
In Nevada, women make up a majority of lawmakers. You can tell the difference.
"We problem-solve differently. We negotiate differently. Women do a better job keeping it on policy and not taking things personally."
Editorial, The Free Press (Mankato)
Emergency powers: Minnesota Legislature doesn't need more options for gridlock
The system works in a crisis. The Legislature can barely come to agreement even when there isn't one.
Biden rightly aims to go green and create new jobs
Policy needs to curb climate change but not harm workers, the economy.
Ross Douthat
Voting wars are pointless as well as endless
Studies show ID laws, other rule changes, don't prevent fraud or have much of an effect on voter turnout. But the parties can't let it go.
Katy Miller, Rhamy Magid, Christopher Dunne, Angela Kade Goepferd and Kelsey Leonardsmith
Anti-trans legislation is inhumane
The bill suggests criminal penalties for young transgender athletes.
Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney: The right way to boycott the Beijing Olympics
We in the U.S. can repudiate Chinese policy without unfairly punishing our athletes.
Paul F. Campos
Justice Stephen Breyer should retire right now
If he doesn't, Democrats run the very real risk that they would be unable to replace him.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Recep Tayyip Erdogan: The West should help Turkey end Syria's civil war
Here's how that would take shape.
Monica Nilsson
Near George Floyd Square: Revolution by day, devolution by night
The neighbors surrounding the site of George Floyd's death in south Minneapolis are asking for prayers, and help.
Tyler Cowen, Bloomberg Opinion
Biden should take first steps toward a new relationship with Cuba
Trump won some votes in Florida, but otherwise his policies failed.
Chye-Ching Huang
How Biden funds his next bill? By targeting the tax cheats.
The IRS is often unable to detect or fight blatant noncompliance. Restoring the missing revenue — estimated at $7.5 trillion over the next decade — is a solution that pays for itself.
Charles M. Blow
Democrats repent for Bill Clinton and two pieces of terrible legislation
He was a gifted politician, but his crime and welfare acts were seriously damaging to equality.
Jennifer B. Nuzzo and Emily N. Pond
COVID vaccines aren't enough. We need more tests.
The coronavirus won't subside if we can't keep tabs on it.
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