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Drew Hamre
A closer look at the legacy of Charles Lindbergh
From his skepticism of U.S. involvement in World War II to his connections to Germany, it's wise to pay attention to the details. They draw a fuller portrait.
Al Zdon
Counterpoint: The future of legacies like Charles Lindbergh's
He's a Minnesotan who had a major influence on the world. He lived in complex times, and he reflected that. Can we accept it?
Editorial, Bloomberg View
China's move to electric vehicles is a major step forward
But it won't end nation's pollution problems.
Cathy O’Neil
Facebook and Google, show us your data on political ads
Big tech has far too much influence. How can we take back the online experience?
Editorial
New documentary helps explain the mess that was Vietnam
Series from Ken Burns, Lynn Novick shows the value of studying history.
Cartoons
David P. Bryden
Counterpoint: Trump a racist? Not a helpful argument.
In general, the label is an oversimplification that detracts from more salient assessments about people and policies.
Editorial
Equifax debacle should serve as a wake-up call for other data collectors
Social Security numbers allow identity thieves to wreak havoc.
Editorial
Trump makes bold, bipartisan move to protect young immigrants
He'll need help convincing leaders in his own party that deal makes sense.
Richard G. Carlson
A Minneapolis tale for those who downplay white privilege
This chain of events was bad enough. But it could have been worse.
Letters
Readers Write: 'Medicare for all,' police shootings and union leader Bob Kroll, bidding for Amazon's second HQ
A more realistic cost scenario.
James Lenz
Shifty motives, suspicious minds
What a majority of scientists believe, a large contingent of the public doesn't buy. The reason may involve a third, very interested party: big business.
Jared Bernstein
Bernie Sanders starts — that's 'starts' — an important conversation about health care
For too long, Democrats have overnegotiated with themselves, starting debates where they wanted to end up. This is the opposite tactic.
Walter F. Mondale
Editorial counterpoint by Walter Mondale: Franken has navigated Stras nomination properly
Faced with a president who won't collaborate and a conservative movement with a shrewdly developed pipeline to the courts, our Minnesota senator is acting in our best interests by withholding his support.
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