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Ian Klepetar
Here's another way society discriminates: Free parking
We all pay for it when we shop, even if we don't use it. Transportation equality must take shape in the Twin Cities.
John Kass, Chicago Tribune (TNS)
Yes, Trump's the villain on immigration. But not all wrong.
His style is crude, dishonorable. For that, there's a film analogy. But there's a reason he was elected on this issue, and it still applies.
Roger McNamee
How Facebook can protect our society from bad actors
A road map for Mark Zuckerberg, from an early investor.
Marco Rubio and Chris Van Hollen
A bipartisan plan to protect our elections against foreign influence
They're in danger. Congress must defend them. Introducing the Deter Act.
Editorial, Mankato Free Press
Along with climate change, blame development for rising disaster costs
Building in high-risk areas is costing the U.S. billions when storms hit.
Cartoons
Neeraj Mehta
The equality imperative for Minneapolis: Don't force integration
Instead of moving residents into white neighborhoods, target the basic societal structures that limit people — wherever they choose to live.
Letters
Edwin Swaray
Reflections of a Minnesotan from a country on the president's list
We saw the U.S. as a place where we could pursue our dreams. And our dreams were fulfilled. Judge for yourself whether we're contributing in return.
Tyler Cowen, Bloomberg View
Was Trump right or wrong about immigration? Let's consult the data.
Turns out that Africa is sending us its best and brightest.
Editorial
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Getting a flu shot is even more important when vaccine effectiveness ebbs
When fewer people get sick, it's more difficult for the illness to spread.
Mohamed A. El-Erian, Bloomberg View
The ripple effect of Walmart's wage hike
This is a promising sign for growth for both compensation and consumption.
Lawrence R. Jacobs
Thinking of Walter Mondale near his 90th birthday: A great leader. A great teacher.
He's been a great leader, but also a great teacher. I've had the privilege of witnessesing this firsthand.
Norman Sherman and John G. Stewart
40th anniversary of Hubert Humphrey's death: How would he view current events?
He was innovative. He was thoroughly decent. This tells us what he'd be up to today.
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