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Cartoons
December 8, 2017
Sack cartoon: A window of opportunity for the NRA

Sack cartoon: A window of opportunity for the NRA

Editorial
December 8, 2017

Congress should keep working on tax reform

Competing House, Senate bills have failed deficit and transparency tests.
Letters
December 8, 2017
Minneapolis Park Board Commissioner Jon Olson hugged superintendent Jayne Miller before the start of Wednesday night's city council meeting in which M

Readers Write: Minneapolis parks, Al Franken, the big picture on misconduct and morality

Regretting Minneapolis park superintendent Jayne Miller's resignation.
Morris J. Allen
December 8, 2017
A Palestinian youth walks in the Old City of Jerusalem, Dec. 6, 2017. President Trump plans to name Jerusalem as the capital of Israel on Wednesday, u

I long for my Jerusalem, but not this way

Presidential declarations won't get us there. Hard work is needed.
Editorial
December 8, 2017
Protect Minnesota rallied at the Capitol in opposition to the Concealed Carry Reciprocity legislation, scheduled for a vote during Wednesday in the U.

More idiocy on guns, thanks to the NRA and U.S. House

Senate should stop misguided conceal-carry legislation before it costs lives.
John Rash
December 8, 2017
Gary Oldman stars as Winston Churchill in director Joe Wright's DARKEST HOUR, a Focus Features release.
Credit: Jack English / Focus Features

Rash Report: 'Darkest Hour,' but enduring light on Winston Churchill

New movie about the British prime minister is just the latest reflection on a leader who has become a legend.
Editorial, Charlotte Observer
December 8, 2017
FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2015, file photo, provided by ABC, correspondent Brian Ross speaks on "Good Morning America," which airs on the ABC Television

ABC News screwup reminds us that reporters are human, too

Brian Ross made a serious mistake and is being held accountable.
Letters
December 8, 2017
Vehicles were backed up along S. 28th Street in Minneapolis on a recent morning commute while the bike lanes stood empty. The recent addition of the b

Readers Write: Bike lanes, medical marijuana for treating autism, paying for government, cellphone signal inequity

And a message to Twin Citians from a former resident.
Jay Kaganoff
December 8, 2017
FILE -- Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at the National Archives in Washington, Sept. 12, 2012. Justice Clarence Thomas might have more to say i

In hindsight, Clarence Thomas needs to resign

For us conservatives, the "#MeToo" movement means it's time to reconsider the Hill case.
Editorial
December 8, 2017
The light rail train made its way toward the US Bank Stadium stop, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in Minneapolis, MN. The light rail will shut down between Ju

A Metro Transit strike would be a Super Bowl loss for Twin Cities

The agency and its union need to focus on driver and public safety.
Denise Specht
December 8, 2017
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Counterpoint: The Legislature was wrong to weaken tenure

Union protections empower women, especially, to speak out about harassment.
John C. “Chuck” Chalberg
December 8, 2017
Totino Grace freshman Luke Rooker controlled the puck during hockey practice Wednesday. ] AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com The p

Let clock run down on organized sports in schools

We need to return to the days of a healthy balance between teams and lessons. Private clubs can fill in the gap.
Gary Abernathy, The Washington Post
December 8, 2017
U.S President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Republican senators on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017 in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

Why would we Trump supporters turn on him? He's doing what he promised.

And the recent Hollywood/media/left wing epiphany on their heroes' sex antics? Way too little, way too late.
Editorial
December 7, 2017

Trump takes a gamble 'delivering' on Jerusalem

Previous presidents had made similar pledges but not followed through.
Letters
December 7, 2017
DFL Senate staffers Alyssa Siems Roberson, Larissa Shea and Nancy Livingston watched Senator Al Franken's resignation announcement on the U.S. Senate

Readers Write: U.S. Sen. Al Franken's announcement that he will resign

A just sacrifice?

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