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Karl W. Smith
Trump tax cuts were neither panacea nor rip-off
But they're due to expire next year, and some of them should be kept.
Dan Gunderson
We Minnesotans embrace our sports heroes …
… and those who in turn embrace us. It's worth sticking around for.
Eric Schubert
Get a jump on March Madness in Minnesota with a Basketball Day
The state has growing reach in the game and should leverage it.
the Editorial Board of the San Diego Union-Tribune
'Dreamers' deserve better
In this era of contentious debate over immigration, perhaps some agreement can be found.
Christopher Caldwell
Everyone wants to seize Russia's money. It's a terrible idea.
Why? It comes down to the dollar's strategic status as a reserve currency and, eventually, to America's ability to finance its national debt.
Dave Porter
the Editorial Board of the Orlando Sentinel
Weed in Florida
Voters will get a chance to weigh in on legality after entertaining state Supreme Court ruling.
Laura Hermer
They'll be coming for internet porn next
That's not merely a flippant thought — prospective legal reinterpretations of the Comstock Act, beyond threatening abortion rights, have First Amendment implications, too.
Paul Rusesabagina
My story was told in 'Hotel Rwanda.' Here's what I want the world to know now.
It is our collective duty to counter autocratic regimes and policies and promote equality and, above all, peace.
Tim Reardon
Monticello aspires to be the 'Little Community That Could' create proficient readers
Could it inspire cities across Minnesota to undertake community initiatives alongside state standards?
The Editorial Board of the New York Daily News
Aid groups must be safe in Gaza
Avoiding attacks on civilians must be a priority for Israel in wake of World Central Kitchen airstrike.
Rachael Joseph
Support legislation, and act yourself, on the safe storage of guns
Isn't the local news of just the last few months persuasive?
The Editorial Board of the Los Angeles Times
Dashboard screens add to driver distraction
Large infotainment touch screens are competing for drivers' attention, and new safety standards are needed.
Thomas Klemond
multiple authors
Protesters impede the necessary work of running schools
In Edina, critical items on the school board agenda have been pre-empted by pro-Palestine demonstrators.
Katherine Kersten
Katherine Kersten: Extremist ideology has already hijacked Minnesota's social studies classes
If you're worried about the trends in labeling the existence of Israel as "settler colonialism," the Minnesota Department of Education's new standards will fuel your unease.
Barry S. Levy
1974 hepatitis outbreak in Minneapolis showed value of trust in public health efforts
Without it, many more would have been sickened. We need to carry that spirit of collaboration forward.
Patricia Lopez
I-35W and Francis Scott Key bridges: The difference between then and now
Today's House Republicans can't even do the right thing during a disaster.
the Editorial Board of the South Florida Sun Sentinel
Abortion rights on the ballot in Florida
After Florida Supreme Court upheld ban after 15 weeks of pregnancy, state's voters will have their say thanks to ballot initiative.
Amy Minge
Counterpoint: What's already great in downtown St. Paul
Don't let coverage of 5th Street's struggles bring you down (or mislead you).
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