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Mike Meyers
The gender gap in pay: Both real and overstated
Women are shortchanged, for sure. But making the inequality seem larger than it is makes it easier to ignore as insurmountable. It's not.
Letters
Readers Write: (May 17): Suburban sports complexes, U.S. vs. British politics, employer wellness programs, poverty, World War II Japanese language school
Inexpensive exercise is readily available; spend that money elsewhere.
Jamal Abdulahi
Somali terror recruitment: The cause is alienation, and that's fixable
There are a number of policy steps that can address the problems of young people.
Robert F. Wilson
Former Minnesota Medical School cardiologist: What did they do to my U?
Under poor management, the school has turned into the equivalent of a junior-varsity team. Unfortunately, it produces the bulk of the state's doctors.
Lori Sturdevant
Minnesota's debate on universal preschool exposes differences
A breakthrough, in that it was on the table. A rift, however, in terms of execution.
Opinion
Editorial
Standardized tests in Minnesota: Streamline, fix, but don't abandon
Despite online glitches and student opt-outs, exams are still essential.
Editorial
Kline and Franken provide bipartisan leadership on Indian schools
Minnesota lawmakers deserve credit for seeking answers from BIE.
Editorial
Lori Sturdevant: Unfulfilled policy dreams can return next year
If Dayton makes good on his veto threat, education will be added to a growing 2016 Legislature agenda.
Editorial
Success of Minnesota health program should spur future reform
State needs to continue to be a model for smart programs that cut costs.
Letters
Readers Write (May 16): Minnesota Orchestra in Cuba; protests and the police; the Legislature and bees, gas taxes, solar power; Amtrak; religion
The musicians of our orchestra are honorable emissaries in Cuba.
Editorial, St. Cloud Times
The Twins need to improve national anthem etiquette
Honoring the country is the least that these well-paid role models can do.
John Rash
Periscope ups the ante for sports, media and politics
Live-streaming apps are just the latest digital disruption to upend established models.
Betsy Spethmann
Why I started taking my grown son into the men's room
If your child has disabilities, life may offer its own milestones.
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