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Michael Hiltzik
No, I don't think Target did the right thing
Right-wing hatemongers count on the cowardice of such companies.
Robin Abcarian
There's a reason for the LGBTQ+ backlash, and it isn't all bad news
It's happening because the stigma so long attached to gay, nonbinary and transgender people may finally be starting to fade away.
Cynthia M. Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Why did this Pride Night celebration have to include anti-Catholic bigotry?
The drag troupe "Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence" points to its charitable contributions, but would that matter if its members dressed as Muslim clerics, not nuns?
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Domestic abusers shouldn't have guns
Supreme Court should restore longstanding, commonsense restrictions on guns.
Deborah Schlick
Work requirements don't work, do harm
Debt-ceiling deal will cost some people ongoing access to food and will endanger their health.
Suzanne M. Rivera
After Affirmative Action: What colleges must do
Institutions can do their part by reducing barriers to access for everyone.
Jonathan Bernstein
The surprising competence of McCarthy, Biden
The debt-ceiling deal's many outcomes include leaders exceeding expectations.
David Mills, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Steve Cramer
A leftward-lurching Minneapolis confronts another time for choosing
With all City Council seats on the ballot this year, here are the candidate attributes voters should reward.
Arianna Feldman and Kip Hedges
Twin Cities Democratic Socialists: Our vision places human needs before profits
Minneapolis residents want a local government that is unafraid of naming problems and bringing solutions to the table.
Steve Cwodzinski
Boost to school civics strengthens democracy
Our citizens should feel confident in their participation in our constitutional democracy.
Ezra Klein
As debt ceiling vote moves to House floor, four questions
Is there really a deal? What do Republicans actually want? Will Democrats ever kill the ceiling if they can? Are grand bargains possible anymore?
Brian Deese
New climate law (Inflation Reduction Act) is working. Clean energy investments are soaring.
The private sector has mobilized far beyond initial expectations. Here's evidence, along with an assessment of the work left to do.
Lisa Swanson
Counterpoint: In medical crisis, family needs support, not punishment
Is the length of a life really more important than the quality?
John Schafer
Counterpoint: Grain-fed or grass-fed, beef is a good choice
There are many different production choices in raising cattle, but you can choose which you prefer.
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GOP needs to dump Trump
There are numerous reasons why, and electability is high on the list.
Matthew Yglesias
We need more housing, not more public housing
Until the government proves it can build housing efficiently, the private sector is a better bet.
Dave Anderson
Michelle Cottle
Republican race needs another brawler in the mix
Chris Christie has been making noise that he wants to be that guy.
Paul Krugman
How do we love remote work? Let us count the whys.
Not having to commute is just one (large) reason.
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