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Gary Saul Morson and Morton Schapiro
Value judgments: How would an economist approach today's issues
While trade-offs are an important consideraton in economics, there may be little tolerance for them in a polarized world. But they can be both practical and ethical.
Lori Sturdevant
Time to step up for the poorest of the poor
The state's MFIP program is overdue for a boost, and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan can attest to both its value and its worthiness.
D.J. Tice
Don't be too quick to scrap the Electoral College
Stung by two recent elections, Democrats favor that path. But that's not what the Founders favored, with sound reasoning.
Mike Meyers
Flora and pharma: A better landscape on prescription drug costs begins to bloom
A better landscape on prescription drug costs is beginning to bloom — none too soon for that particular winter of our discontent.
Letters
Readers Write: University of Minnesota administration and coaching costs, an idea for immigration, doubts about dietary 'Mom Hack,' a scolding for Jeff Bezos
Time for a hard look at higher-education costs in our state.
Letters
Kendall A. King
Counterpoint: Disaggregating student data will help, not hurt, the cause of addressing gaps
Some basic examples illustrate the absurdity of the current system.
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
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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.
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