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Philip Kennicott, The Washington Post
Melania's red trees are like red flags to Trump-crazed media
Let's not make life so easy for the masters of distraction. The trees are fine, and unimportant.
Editorial, Tampa Bay Times
Climate report highlight's Florida's increasing vulnerability
Rising sea levels put Miami and Tampa at risk.
Ramesh Ponnuru, Bloomberg News (TNS)
GM's troubles reveal Trump's empty threats and all-too-real mistakes
He can't strong-arm the firm, but he can undermine its competitive position. And he has.
Kenneth W. Starr
Kenneth Starr: Supreme Court must step in (again) to correct death-penalty case
After the justices reversed a Texas court, that court set a death sentence for a second time, a move that should be reversed anew.
Letters
Readers Write: Affordable housing, Senate vote on Yemen war, distracted driving, Fort Snelling housing, St. Paul art, the tonne.
Advocates urge housing support for very low income people.
Cartoons
Editorial
Minnesota's congressional delegation should lead on free trade
Bipartisan unity would benefit states such as Minnesota.
Mark Osler
'First Step Act' makes sense for prisoners, and society
Nearly all prisoners will rejoin society, and we're all better off if they succeed. This legislation would help, but it has run into obstacles.
Editorial
Unacceptable delays in GI Bill aid point to larger problem
Senate should pass protections for veterans and, longer term, modernize technology.
Editorial
Trump's threats won't change valid reasons for GM's decision to revamp
Electric and self-driving cars are coming your way sooner than you think.
Letters
Readers Write: Border control, perfectionism, gene editing, feedlots
Readers urge editors to take seriously their role to inform the public.
Hugh Hewitt, The Washington Post
30 Dems running for president in 2020? Let the debate-a-thon begin
The logistics will be crazy, but the ratings should be "great again."
Gulam Jeelani and Frank Islam
As a reporter and a businessman from India, we see the vital role of American journalism
The U.S. is a leader in the field, and can bolster confidence globally that this is an essential craft
Ron Way
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'One Minnesota' on eco-issues? Good luck with that, governor-elect
Tim Walz's campaign theme will be challenged by at least three hot environmental topics: a mine, a pipeline and runoff from farm fields.
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