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Sanford V. Levinson
If Trump and Pence both get very sick, it's unclear who would be president
The Presidential Succession Act is inadequate, and it is not hard to imagine that it could be litigated in real time.
Editorial
Flexibility is key as Minnesota moves ahead on COVID-19
Walz needs to find new ways to compromise on next steps with places of worship, restaurants.
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Editorial, New York Daily News
Trump's dangerous role as hydroxychloroquine huckster
He's encouraging countless Americans to follow risky path.
Mark Lakosky
Counterpoint: Minneapolis police, fire union letter was distorted
The Star Tribune portrayed Minneapolis police, fire solidarity as a selfish money grab.
Opinion
We need a reformed economy, not just a reopened one
As businesses open, restaurant workers face a pay cut. We'll be choosing between our safety (and yours) and paying our bills.
Susan Faludi
'Believe All Women': How feminists got stuck answering for a canard
The right has long known how to turn the left's expressions of principle into Achilles' heels. Even if it requires inflating a phrase.
Heidi Morefield
Don't let the search for a COVID-19 vaccine distract us
"Warp Speed" or not, there are many low-tech measures that are more certain to save lives and tame this pandemic.
Letters
Readers Write: The future of the Republican Party, racism in the NFL
Where Jason Lewis wants to take the GOP, let's not follow.
Tim Penny
Pandemic-related federal aid: Make it fast, but also make it prudent
The bipartisan spirit behind the CARES Act has dissipated and each party is trying to advance policy goals for non-pandemic issues.
Editorial, The Guardian
Italy takes 'calculated risk' in restarting its economy
But prime minister says the country can't wait for a vaccine.
Editorial
Caution critical on resuming worship services
Data shows high rates of COVID-19 transmission in this setting. There are other red flags.
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