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Letters
Marshall H. Tanick
Does Derek Chauvin have a chance at a fair trial?
Intense reactions to the death of George Floyd may have created the kind of prejudicial atmosphere that has biased other cases.
the Hospitality Minnesota board of directors
Please give Minnesota restaurants a chance to survive
If Gov. Tim Walz doesn't allow indoor dining soon, many beloved restaurants will close their doors for good.
Focus on public health, not political conventions
Polarized debate over the coronavirus is dangerous.
Letters
Readers Write: 'A referendum on progressivism,' problems with long-term care
Different meanings for different people indeed.
Lori Sturdevant
Minnesota's higher education is facing a crisis
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the usual way of rebalancing budgets will put our colleges and universities at risk.
John Rash
Twitter, Trump and the search for truth collide
After the social media site fact-checks him, the president signs an executive order that targets social media, but his tweets may ultimately become the target, too.
Richard Greelis
Most cops don't kill, most protesters don't loot
Let's get things straight. Most of us want justice, and stereotypes don't help.
Letters
Richard Bahr
George Floyd was a friend with a big heart and love of God
His legacy will live on, not through violence, but peace and understanding.
Editorial
Failure of leadership added to Twin Cities chaos
It's clear now that Walz and mayors weren't on the same page this week.
John Kass, Chicago Tribune (TNS)
Chicago's lesson for Minneapolis
It involves the police shooting of Laquan McDonald, and the corrupt politics that came after his death.
Will Bunch, Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS)
Is America's 911 call enough to change our country's racism?
Democracy is supposed to fix this, but in Minneapolis the drumbeat of the police baton has continued unhindered whether the people there elect Republicans or Democrats.
Cartoons
Cass R. Sunstein
Trump vs. Twitter: Truth police? No. Holding presidents to account? Yes.
Twitter's policies are a good example of the right way to handle lies on its platform.
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