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Lori Stevermer
Counterpoint: Southeastern Minnesota feedlot permitting complaint overstates the case
Farmers do care. It's just that most feedlots aren't big enough for the laws to kick in.
Rob Autry
Editorial counterpoint: Interpretation of poll data was a stretch
An analysis of Minnesotans' legislative priorities missed the mark on key issues such as the gas tax, light rail and education.
Letters
Readers Write (May 21): Hillary Clinton, plus: Minnesota legislative direction on health care, transportation, the environment
Too little transparency, too late for former secretary of state.
Editorial
Pros, cons in proposed Minneapolis school budget model
School-based spending method would target funds to student needs.
George F. Will
Watch the death penalty wither away
The conservative case for abolishing capital punishment in the U.S.
RAMESH PONNURU, Bloomberg View
More questions for Hillary Clinton, now that she's talking
Reporters should prepare tough queries on trade, terror and truth telling in case she decides to engage again in a month or so.
Editorial
Minnesota lawmakers hit deadline with too much undone
A likely special session will give 2015 Legislature a chance to do better.
Kate Ross
Access for the disabled: Demanded by law, often ignored in practice
A short period in a wheelchair after an injury was illuminating.
Richard G. Lugar and Edward Montgomery
Introducing the Bipartisan Index
Since various special-interest groups are measuring politicians' adherence to their principles, let's put this important one in the mix.
Louis Stanley Schoen
In a diverse America, 'Uncle Sam' needs a family
How might we make this national symbol, a stern white male, more inclusive?
Letters
Readers Write (May 20): An iconic image for Minnesota, the 2015 legislative session, early education, Texas shootout, the death penalty, poverty, air travel
Here's your iconic possibility — the Washington Monument scaffolding (mothballed).
Editorial
A minimal finish for a divided state government
Inability to find bipartisan accord blocks needed legislation.
Adam Minter
Cockpit cameras would improve safety on airplanes
Much is already recorded, but this step would bring clarity that other data don't provide.
Ralph Nader
Why run for president if you don't have a chance?
Well, it depends on whether your agenda is personal or truly in the public interest. You'll do better with the first, because the media will help you along.
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