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Loren Robert Thacker
The future of DEI: Without defining terms, confusion
The components of the acronym can mean different things to different people. So it's not good enough to be simply for or against.
the Editorial Board of the New York Daily News
A win for LGBTQ rights and basic freedom
Federal court settlement in Florida on "don't say gay" law is a win for basic freedoms.
David Stillman
The future of DEI: Cutting back? Really?
Over the generations, we've moved from ambivalence to action to expectation and now to — what? Hope?
J. Dan E. Maruska
Minnesota can do better than Uber and Lyft
The state has the ingredients to create its own rideshare apps — services with integrity that would meet both drivers' and riders' needs.
Roger Lowenstein
It hurts to see Biden imitating Trump on trade
The president's opposition to Nippon Steel's purchase of U.S. Steel is political posturing.
Lori Sturdevant
As a topic among policymakers, housing is hotter than it once was
It's a solid part of the problem-solving agenda now, and it's not hard to understand why.
the Editorial Board of the Chicago Tribune
Help Haiti
U.S. needs to face up to what's going on in the gang-infested region.
Alex Cecchini
Counterpoint: Local control isn't always the answer
A century of ever-tightening zoning has put us in this housing mess. We need broad solutions to get out of it.
Ross Douthat
Behind the rhetoric, Trump tries to sell a normal-ish second term
Don't believe it? Then consider where his pressure points are.
Bret Stephens
A better idea for what happens after the war in Gaza
I propose an Arab Mandate for Palestine. It finds the leverage for a better future where it actually exists.
the Editorial Board of the Las Vegas Review-Journal
Stop sidelining nuclear energy
It's more reliable and efficient than renewables.
John Meyer
Counterpoint: Nitrates in groundwater: Think of the problem this way
In more ways than one, it's not just farming that's responsible.
Gregg Mast, Beth Soholt and Kevin Pranis
Clean-energy pursuit requires permitting reform
Minnesota must get this right if it hopes to meet its promise to be carbon-free by 2040.
New Voices
New Voices: RFK Jr. and a vice presidential Hail Mary
His options for a running mate, or at least those he's shared with us, speak volumes to the nature of his agenda.
the Editorial Board of the Los Angeles Times
Standardized tests are back at some colleges, but inequality persists
The playing field remains uneven.
Catherine Shreves and John Satorius
Counterpoint: In defense of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara
A recent commentary gave several examples while accusing him of watering down or slowing reforms. Each warrants a rebuttal.
Adam Overland
Winter that never (yet) was is truly the winter of my discontent
I drove away from the season for a reason. Guess I was cursed. Anyway, I'll be home soon …
Marta Zaniewski
Counterpoint: Neither you nor accountants should fall for an anti-licensing agenda
A proposal before the Minnesota Legislature regarding CPA education standards won't help the talent pipeline as promised.
Thomas L. Friedman
Thomas L. Friedman: What Schumer and Biden got right about Netanyahu
Relationships are changing, and Israelis and friends of Israel ignore this at their peril.
the Editorial Board at Bloomberg Opinion
Grade inflation masks how poorly kids are doing in school
U.S. students aren't faring well vs. peers worldwide, in part because they're getting higher grades than deserved.
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