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Stephen J. Lyons
Biden's compromise on new oil drilling: Devastating for the Arctic
Overall in the first 25 months of his term, 6,787 drilling leases granted compared with former Trump's 6,695 in the same time frame.
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Biden's compromise on new oil drilling: Cold, hypocritical political calculation
This is the man who said: "No more drilling on federal lands, period. Period, period, period."
Bret Stephens
Twenty years on, I don't regret supporting the Iraq war
The strong arguments and the weak arguments evaluated in retrospect.
Nate Clark
At 10, MNsure has given Minnesota 'breathing room'
We have a lot to be proud of, and the Legislature needs to stay on top of the program's progress.
Marshall H. Tanick
Even Trump foes see hush money case is flawed
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's naming of Trump in a political campaign as a target of criminal inquiry is a great way to undermine a case.
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The U.S.' shocking levels of maternal death
Our maternal mortality is 54% higher than Russia's and five times Japan's and Germany's. And disparities persist.
Timothy L. O’Brien
Prosecutors in Trump cases are doing just what they should
It bears repeating: No one is above the law.
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For Iraqis like me, the U.S. invasion 20 years ago isn't a distant memory
It's our daily devastation.
Matthew Yglesias
Want better government? Pay bureaucrats more.
Several consequences flow from not paying them competitively.
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Why tax-free Social Security doesn't make sense
Instead of cutting taxes for a narrow band of wealthier seniors, we should address the struggles of low- and middle-income seniors.
Ross Douthat
Let me try to explain 'woke,' as if I believed in its logic
What is America all about, at its best? What is the left all about, at its best?
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The tech industry finds more ways to tarnish its image
With Silicon Valley Bank's collapse and fallout, the public's patience with the tech industry is wearing thin.
Abdulrahman Bindamnan
The meaning of Ramadan
During this time, Muslims devote their time, attention and energy to serving God. But it's important to remember Muslims are a heterogeneous group with diverse practices.
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What if kids are sad and stressed because their parents are?
There are plenty of indicators saying the adults aren't all right, either.
Doyle McManus
Silicon Valley Bank's collapse: Wake-up calls around
For regulators who were asleep at the switch, for libertarians who found they suddenly needed government, and more.
Nicholas Kristof
He's the world's most popular leader. Beware.
Assessing Indian democracy under the rule of Narendra Modi.
Carlisle Ford Runge
Counterpoint: Real equality recognizes differences
Proposed legislation misapprehends both the basic realities of the Minnesota labor market and the standards of equity it purports to defend.
John Farrell
Utility lobbying violates ratepayers' free speech
Regardless of whether you agree with the positions, you are forced to pay for utilities' lobbying activities through your bills.
Susan Fleurant and Jonah Giese
Counterpoint: Workers with disabilities deserve more
Proposed legislation will put the people first.
D.J. Tice
Does Minnesota 'get' crime?
Recent events have me leaning toward "no."
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