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An open letter about "Texit": Imagine Texas finally secede.
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Readers Write (July 1): Robbinsdale's Terrace Theatre, University of Minnesota wrestling case, abortion and the right to speak, ideology and influence
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Readers Write (June 30): Pat Summitt, $15-an-hour minimum wage, Benghazi reports, abortion
Remembering the inspiring coach Pat Summitt.
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June 28, 2016
Readers Write (June 29): Twin Cities transit, guns, civil disobedience, soccer
Transit in the Twin Cities: A dubious "A Line" experiment, and still poor service.
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June 27, 2016
Readers Write (June 28): Edina and urban design, Texas abortion ruling, Brexit, guns, Garrison Keillor, Pride Parade, ukuleles
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June 24, 2016
Readers Write (June 27): The U.S. Constitution, civil disobedience, disabilities, energy production, north Minneapolis, Gretchen Carlson
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June 24, 2016
Readers Write (June 26): Gun enthusiasm, Minnesota Legislature, Garrison Keillor's retirement
Gun enthusiasm: Many of us can't reconcile just-for-fun.
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June 24, 2016
Readers Write (June 25): Donald Trump and Steve Sack, Brexit, gun violence, immigration and more
Editorial cartoonist Steve Sack nails it on Donald Trump.
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June 23, 2016
Readers Write (June 24): Congressional sit-in, St. Paul superintendent buyout, Minnesota taxes and veterans, opioids
The congressional sit-in: Courageous. Tyrannical. Etc.
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June 22, 2016
Readers Write (June 23): Taxes, MnSCU becomes 'Minnesota State,' Allina nurses' strike, foster parenting
Taxes: This military veteran can't afford this state.
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June 21, 2016
Readers Write (June 22): Allina nurses' strike, rape case fallout at St. Catherine, racial equity, disabilities, end-of-life directives
And that $10 million goes where?
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June 20, 2016
Readers Write (June 21): The U.S. constitution, policy on Syria, artists' housing, Twin Cities traffic
Redraft the Constitution? No, no, no, no, no.
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June 17, 2016
Readers Write (June 18): Mall of America and workers, charter schools and unions, artists' housing, the Constitution, school superintendents, the culture
No bargain for workers at the Mall of America.
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June 17, 2016
Readers Write (June 19): Health care directives, higher-education budget, affirmative action
Health care directives must be honored when it matters most.
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June 17, 2016
Readers Write (June 20): Behavior breakdown, two books for our cultural climate, law schools, Twin Cities traffic, gratitude
Behavior at graduation ceremonies: Society's breakdown in a microcosm.
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June 16, 2016
Readers Write (June 17): The Republican Party, Democrats and guns, undesirable light rail, Community Action programs
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June 15, 2016
Readers Write (June 16): The Orlando massacre — the victims, the president's speech, the FBI and more
Images of victims turn our thoughts to the personal.
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June 14, 2016
Readers Write (June 15): Police officers in the schools, the Orlando massacre, transit policy
Police officers in the schools: An initiative that produces results.
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Readers Write (June 14): The Orlando massacre
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