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Trump's expected pick for USDA post deserves benefit of the doubt but faces heavy lifting
Sam Clovis isn't a scientist, but he's also not simply a political hack.
David Banks
The Trump presidency: Remember — in this country, the wand still chooses the wizard
There should be no hesitation in checking President Trump's autocratic tendencies.
Cartoons
Erik Wemple, The Washington Post
The evil Roger Ailes did will live after him
His partisan 'news' sensibility has changed the country for some time to come.
Cathy ten Broeke
Housing stability: An urgent need, a critical investment
Despite progress, homelessness here is still widespread. Housing stability is a necessary condition for almost every goal for our state.
Letters
Readers Write: So many views on so much "breaking news" on the Trump presidency; circumcision
So many views on so much "breaking news" on the Trump presidency.
David Rask Behling
As partisanship prevails, those of us in the center need to raise our voices
Hyperpartisans on the left and right don't speak for the majority of us in the center. We have to make them aware of that.
Harold Wolle and Randy Kramer
![A buffer strip of grass and trees along the Rock River west of Edgerton is a good example of the protective strips that help filter runoff. ] In the s](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/PM45NGFGQM6RPHIUUHS4BNOI6U.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Water buffer law: Intent is fine, but it isn't ready to be implemented
Ambiguities and only-recently-released guidelines for farmers require the state to modify the law and push back its Nov. 1 launch.
Editorial
After WannaCry, tech users need to do their part
Warnings from security experts are not getting through to the public
Editorial
Proposed GOP overhaul of Met Council would go too far
The future health of the region should guide Legislature, Dayton.
Nicholas Weaver
Global cyberattack represented the merging of two plagues
At play were internet worms and criminal activity, carried out here via ransomware. Innovative action is needed to counter the threat.
Cartoons
Editorial
Ill-conceived California legislation would penalize builders of Trump's wall
It'd be wrong to punish businesses for seeking work and doing their jobs.
Editorial
At 97, Nuremberg war crimes prosecutor still fighting for good
Ben Ferencz remains an advocate for peace, morality and justice.
Marshall H. Tanick
Impeach President Trump? Nah. But invoke the 25th Amendment? Hmm …
It lets the veep and agency chiefs replace a president, perhaps temporarily, if he's "unable" to carry out his duties. A respite might be good.
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