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Letters
June 24, 2016
Readers Write (June 25): Donald Trump and Steve Sack, Brexit, gun violence, immigration and more

Readers Write (June 25): Donald Trump and Steve Sack, Brexit, gun violence, immigration and more

Editorial cartoonist Steve Sack nails it on Donald Trump.
Editorial
June 24, 2016
British Prime Minister David Cameron speaks outside 10 Downing Street a day after Britain voted to break out of the European Union, in London, June 24

Lamentable Brexit poses global challenge

Globalism's challenges are best met by reforming, not rejecting, alliances.
Paul Waldman
June 24, 2016
President Barack Obama makes a statement at the White House briefing room in Washington, June 23, 2016. The Supreme Court on Thursday announced that i

Why the U.S. Supreme Court is this year's most important issue

Beware the unpredictable ripple effect of this week's major rulings.
John Rash
June 24, 2016
Chelsea pensioners vote at the Royal Hospital during the EU Referendum polling day on June 23, 2016 in London. (Mark Thomas/i-Images/Zuma Press/TNS) O

Rash Report: 'Brexit' both inward and international in scope

Officially, membership in the European Union was on the ballot, but British identity was seemingly at issue, too.
Gary Starr
June 24, 2016

Pain relief: Medical cannabis as an alternative to deadly opioids

Opioid deaths are down 25 percent in states where medical marijuana is legal. On July 1, it will be legally available to many more Minnesotans, if doctors and patients are willing to pursue it.
Cartoons
June 23, 2016
Sack cartoon: U.S. House sit-in

Sack cartoon: U.S. House sit-in

June 23, 2016

Reframing the debate over HPV vaccine

Oncologists emphasize cancer prevention to promote wider inoculation.
Bob Dettmer
June 23, 2016
The Capitol is still officially closed to the public. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Thursday, March 3, 2016 With less than a week left befor

Editorial counterpoint: Veteran tax relief honors sacrifice of those who served

Minnesota's historic exemption allows career military members to keep their full pensions.
Letters
June 23, 2016
Supporters of a sit-in outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington early Thursday morning, June 23, 2016. A Democratic protest starting Wednesday demanded

Readers Write (June 24): Congressional sit-in, St. Paul superintendent buyout, Minnesota taxes and veterans, opioids

The congressional sit-in: Courageous. Tyrannical. Etc.
Editorial
June 23, 2016
This photo provided by Rep. Chillie Pingree,D-Maine, shows Democrat members of Congress, including Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., center, and Rep. Elizabeth

U.S. House sit-in reflects new momentum for reasonable gun laws

Failure of modest Senate bill is a setback, but there's reason for optimism.
Thomas E. Mann
June 23, 2016
In this image from video provided by House Television, House Speaker Paul Ryan stands at the podium as he brings the House into session Wednesday nigh

Disorder in the House, over guns and more

Democrats' sit-in is a justified act of civil disobedience.
Bernie Sanders
June 23, 2016
Supporters hold-up campaign signs as Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks at a rally in Washington, Thursday, June 9,

Bernie Sanders: Here's what we want

It's not about me, it's about real change, in the following ways.
Jean O'Connell
June 22, 2016
A seemingly relaxed, upbeat interim St. Paul Public Schools superintendent John Thein was introduced by board Chairman Jon Schumacher Wednesday, June

Jean O'Connell: Why I quit the St. Paul school board

The way the superintendent transition has been handled exemplifies a public body that doesn't grasp its role.
Editorial, St. Cloud Times
June 22, 2016

Advice to Dayton: Forget a special session

Minnesota must do better on a pro-growth, pro-jobs strategy that reduces cost burdens.
Mike Milstead
June 22, 2016
The Capitol is still officially closed to the public. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Thursday, March 3, 2016 With less than a week left befor

Minnesota leaders, convene a special session. Pass a tax bill!

Minnesota must do better on a pro-growth, pro-jobs strategy that reduces cost burdens.
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