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Asian-American rock band wins free speech victory from U.S. Supreme Court
The court rightly sided with a group named the Slants in trademark case.
Richard Cohen
In full context, that Minnesota budget looks troubling
Too often both Republican and DFL legislators fail to take into account what is happening beyond the state's borders.
Scott Jensen
Vultures and self-righteousness: Impressions from my freshman year in the Minnesota Legislature
Here are seven observations and four ways we can do better.
Letters
Readers Write: Jeronimo Yanez verdict and response, Northstar commuter rail, World's Fair
We're getting nowhere.
Editorial
Speed, secrecy raise legitimate doubts about GOP health reform
Patients, providers need time to absorb and weigh in on Senate's plan.
Thom Amundsen
Justice seemed nearly certain, but we white people don't always understand
I felt as if I had come to know Philando, but I had forgotten one simple truth.
Editorial
A nonviolent response to the controversial Philando Castile verdict
Credit protesters, law enforcement and public officials.
Letters
Readers Write: After verdict in police shooting of Philando Castile, questioning this jury and juries in general
They got it wrong. Is it time to revisit the process?
Thomas W. Wexler
Verdict in police shooting of Philando Castile: Our legal system is imperfect, and yet it is the best there is
In the wake of a difficult case, here are things that are important to keep in mind.
Editorial
Trump's Cuba retreat hurts U.S. and Minnesota
A return to the failed policies of the past will not bring change in Cuba.
Editorial
Minnesota-made health solutions needed as federal government creates leadership vacuum
Minnesota legislators need to keep moving forward post-session to make medical care affordable.
Marshall H. Tanick
Yanez outcome predictable due to wrong charges
But the officer is not off the hook yet: He may very well face federal criminal charges of violating Philando Castile's civil rights.
Opinion
Journeys with my dad, who was all business — but that one time ...
What would it take to stir a taciturn man's passion? Hubert Humphrey.
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