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City folk have much to learn about country folk
The only way we will get past our divisions is to listen to each other.
John Mattsen
Country folk have much to learn about city folk
Why isn't ending this divisiveness a priority for both political parties?
Letters
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Readers Write: Catholic Church reform, COVID and politicians, small businesses, health care workers
I choose to stay and fight.
Miami Marlins hit a line drive through the glass ceiling
Kim Ng will become first woman, first Asian American general manager.
Opinion
Playing Politics episode: Walz acts on virus crisis
The unchecked pandemic leads to new restrictions, which may lead to new pushback. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's D.J. Tice and John Rash.
Julia Eagles, Evan Goldenrod and Jenny M. Jones
Emily Oster
How to deal with people who ignore COVID safety
They aren't going to change their behavior. Testing is a useful backup.
Michelle Goldberg
Leftists and moderates, stop fighting. You need one another.
Moderates need radicals to expand their scope for action. Radicals need moderates to wield power in a country that doesn't move readily.
Michael R. Strain, Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
Editorial
A victory for courtroom access in George Floyd case
Judge's decision to allow livestream is a well-reasoned call for transparency in the pandemic.
Scott Martelle, Los Angeles Times (TNS)
As new COVID wave hits, protective gear is still needed
The pipeline is better but far from fixed as demand grows for PPE.
Letters
John M. Bauer
After McCarrick revelations, my 'lover's quarrel' with my church must continue
The Catholic Church and its leadership have broken my heart many times, but this is my spiritual home and I love it too much to leave.
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