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Tico Perez, Orlando Sentinel (TNS)
Trustworthy, loyal, courteous, brave: Rex Tillerson is the Scout we need
I watched Trump's pick for Secretary of State run the Boy Scouts with skill, devotion and compassion.
Vicki Pieser
I'll be marching for a whole lot of people – past, present and future
I sat out the protests of the '60s, to my disappointment. Now, traveling by bus to D.C., and fueled by thoughts of people who were persecuted or bypassed over the years, I'm thrilled to take part.
Mary Losure
No cat hat for me, but we women marchers are still closely knit
Though I won't don the symbolic headgear that others will, we'll be united in showing Donald Trump that he must listen to everyone.
Al Lund
![Marv Reynolds played an electronic pulltab game at CR's Sports Bar in Coon Rapids, Wednesday, February 5, 2014. He won, then lost $2.00. ] GLEN STUBBE](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/Y66KDIZZQUYSYDEXPZRVN2IR4I.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Charitable gaming bears more than its fair tax share; time for a change
Organizations are taxed by the state on every dollar, including their donations. That should be changed.
Trump can use Obama's inroads in Cuba to bring real change
The new president can use the outgoing one's inroads to bring real change.
Letters
Readers Write (Jan. 12): Hollywood and guns, the Trump transition, democracy and Obama's farewell, wolf and lynx habitat, privacy rights for renters
Hollywood is going great guns. Problem?
Editorial
Congress must lead on U.S. response to Russia
Trump's tepid reaction belies gravity of election interference.
Erik Wemple, The Washington Post
BuzzFeed's ridiculous rationale for publishing the Trump-Russia dossier
The public can't "make up its own mind" about allegations like these.
Editorial
Don't bend ethics rules for Trump nominees
Senate Republicans should ensure that potential conflicts are addressed.
Editorial, Duluth News Tribune
Duluth keeps working to end sex trafficking
Port is no longer the epicenter, but too many kids remain at risk.
Cartoons
Opinion
Counterpoint: In defense of the hearing aid industry
There are legitimate reasons the devices are expensive. In any case, if you need this assistance, you'll encounter dedicated professionals.
Opinion
Speaking out: Like everyone, artists have a voice to use
Don't expect them to stay in a little box for your comfort.
Opinion
Has sports spending grown incompatible with the U's mission?
It's not that I dislike athletics or fail to understand the benefits — far from it. It's just that this feels like a red zone, and we citizens are called to defense.
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