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Wade T. Swenson
April 15
A stethoscope sits on an examination table in an exam room at a Community Clinic health center in Takoma Park, Md. MUST CREDIT: Bloomberg photo by And

Counterpoint: The prior-authorization system is detrimental

The timeliness of medical care is often just as crucial as the treatment choice itself.
the Editorial Board of the Las Vegas Review-Journal
April 15

The federal deficit problem

No wonder Americans are unhappy with Biden's economic policies.
Opinion
April 15
Editorial cartoon: Economic pains

Editorial cartoon: Economic pains

Martin Kuz
April 15
In this June 12, 1987 file photo U.S. President Reagan acknowledges the crowd after his speech in front of the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin,  where

American retreat

My immigrant parents revered Reagan for fighting despotism. Trump betrays his legacy.
Letters
April 15
Former President Donald Trump arrives at Manhattan criminal court with his legal team ahead of jury selection in New York on April 15.

Readers Write: 'Lawfare' against Republicans, presidential debates, diets, social work

It's more balanced than that. Look at this list of convictions.
Anis Ayani
April 15
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How far is too far in countering smoking?

Minneapolis' proposed tobacco price hike would infringe on consumer choice and hurt small businesses.
Editorial
April 15
The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system intercepts missiles fired from Iran in central Israel on April 14. Iran launched its first direct military at

Israel needs U.S. after attack by Iran

A unilateral response to the weekend drone and missile attack risks a much wider war.
Julie Blackman
April 15
Former President Donald Trump leaves Trump Tower on his way to Manhattan criminal court, Monday, April 15, 2024, in New York. Trump’s hush money tri

Can Trump get a fair jury? My expert opinion is yes.

The selection process and the can-do attitude of the jurors results in a fair jury almost all the time.
the Editorial Board of Bloomberg Opinion
April 14
A family filled out the FAFSA form together during a financial aid workshop at South High School in Minneapolis in February.

Under Biden's watch, a student aid meltdown

The botched introduction of a new FAFSA form leaves students, schools in limbo.
the Editorial Board of The Seattle Times
April 14

Let's leave the potato alone

Federal committee should back off on proposal to reclassify the valuable vegetable.
Brad Gausman and Eli Mansfield
April 14
Minnesota House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler spoke with members of the states emergency response community including firefighters, police officers, nu

Counterpoint: A State Capitol rally, misinterpreted

We gathered for public lands and waters, not for specific legislation.
Letters
April 14
Ukrainian soldiers fire a howitzer toward Russian forces in the Donetsk region of Ukraine on March 27.

Readers Write: Ukraine, swatting, government surveillance, higher ed, Comstock Act, eclipse

Tell us where you stand.
Paul Nelson
April 14
In this May 23, 2019, photo, the U.S. Supreme Court building at dusk on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Supreme Court is rejecting a challenge to fede

A bit of history regarding the Comstock Act in Minnesota

An effort to help people be informed about the basics of human sexuality cost a Minneapolis doctor his career.
Jonathan F. Mack
April 14
FILE - Former President Donald Trump leaves Manhattan criminal court, Feb. 15, 2024, in New York.

One-way lawfare

What's been coming around for the GOP is unlikely to go around to Democrats.
Susanne Warner
April 13
Newspaper front-pages are seen at a newsagent in London, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales's revelation she is undergoing tr

Kate Middleton's cancer: How long has she known?

Not a prying question, but an important one for everyone, since symptoms can be vague and pressures to ignore them significant.

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