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Trudy Rubin
It's curtains for a two-state solution after last week's Israeli election
Netanyahu never liked the idea, anyway, and now he seems poised to proceed with extending Israeli sovereignty over Palestinian lands.
Noah Feldman
Julian Assange is no hero, but his case raises First Amendment issues
With the Pentagon Papers, the Supreme Court set a precedent on the right to publish classified material. What's less clear is what the law should and does say about acquiring it.
Editorial
Border focus is a distraction for Homeland Security
The department's main job is to keep America safe.
Editorial
![Michelle Kennedy worked on schedules next to a wall of cigarettes at Vernon BP gas station in Edina, Minn., on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. ] RENEE JONES SCH](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/EJFVF73MOG7GVV755TK7T5JDQ4.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Minnesota is a laggard in raising tobacco age to 21
Responsible legislation would save lives and help constrain medical costs statewide.
Eli Lake, Bloomberg News (TNS)
Yes, there was 'spying' on Trump. The leaking was worse.
If Democrats legitimize this, it will soon be done to them.
Editorial
Taking just 26 days, New Zealand votes to ban semi-automatic weapons
Contrast with the U.S., which has had far more mass shootings, is striking.
Editorial
A new road map to fix the child care system in Minnesota
Legislative auditor reaffirms need to tighten oversight, prevent fraud in subsidy program.
Eric W. Kaler
Counterpoint from Eric Kaler: Attack on U administrative charges misses key points
This newest salvo overlooks the U's many roles as well as steps we have taken to hold down costs as the state's share of our operating budget has sharply declined.
John S. Adams
The Ford site development: Higher-end houses have a place and a role
Property taxes from including some such homes would probably result in a positive net outcome for St. Paul.
Saja Osman
Kind and altruistic, the people of my native Sudan risk all
The nation confronts an autocratic regime that long oppressed its citizens.
Letters
Editorial
Congress should get tougher on robocalls
Here's what legislation can do.
Tom Bakk
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In our split Legislature, Senate GOP needs to open up the process
Republicans, the majority in the chamber, have failed to hold public hearings on several important bills, curtailing key input.
Matt Klein
Counterpoint: Drugmakers can handle a modest, absorbable fee to help fight the opioid crisis
Bills calling on them to pitch in are apt and needed. We doctors are ready to do our part, too.
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