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Robert L. Walker
Yes, the Senate can investigate Roy Moore if he's elected
Even for actions preceding his time in the office. Even if voters knew.
Editorial, Bloomberg View
Arctic protection pact is a minor miracle of cooperation
A rare coalition of countries has agreed to prohibit coastal fishing.
Cass R. Sunstein, Bloomberg View
How to nudge people to give more to charity
A largely untried idea is to make increased contributions automatic, as with efforts to boost retirement savings. It could clear a hurdle in human nature.
Jessica Narum
Spread the word to end the word — the r-word
You know the one — the one that's deeply offensive toward people with intellectual disabilities and their families, and that uses their existence as an insult.
Letters
Editorial
To put a spotlight on health risks of PFCs, take 3M case to court
Going to trial vs. settling state suit would add to public's understanding.
Arne Carlson
Arne Carlson: From personal to political, rue the rush to judgment
Whenever in history we've abandoned due process, we've damaged ourselves.
Elaine Ou
No, Bitcoin mining won't melt the polar ice caps
Yes, the data farms required to possess this electronic currency consume a lot of energy. But in the full context, Bitcoin is positively green.
Stephen Mihm, Bloomberg View (TNS)
Timothy Taylor
China's rise: The wealth of a nation (not ours)
A lot of people, living much better lives, in a land not as influentially far away as it once was. What do we think about this? I, for one, rejoice.
Editorial, Bloomberg View
Companies need more workers with basic computer skills — not coders
Advanced training less important than knowing off-the-shelf software.
Editorial, Newsday
Let Mueller do his work, or nation will suffer
There'll be terrible consequences if Trump fires special counsel.
Letters
Readers Write: The pressure on Sen. Al Franken and on Garrison Keillor. Meanwhile, in New Mexico …
Debating Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's role in the pressure against Sen. Al Franken.
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