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Tim Penny and David Minge
Taxes increasingly paying for the past — not the future
Fiscal discipline in the nation's budget is necessary. No sacred cows, no red lines.
Nathan Paulsen and Kim McNeil
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Counterpoint: Hennepin Healthcare deserves an accountable board
The current arrangement does not provide that, either to staff or to the public.
the Editorial Board at Bloomberg Opinion
No sudden moves on Iran
The regime in Tehran is the biggest threat to peace in the Middle East. Israel must tread carefully.
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Patrice Relerford
The Minnesota Principals Survey: Data worth having
These education professionals are uniquely positioned to see what's happening in schools and gauge what's coming. The Legislature should provide ongoing funding to collect their thoughts.
Tyler Cowen
Lab-grown beef is red meat for the conservative base
This seems to be about the fear that, without the force of law, some cultural norms will fade away. But people should let science do its job.
Wade T. Swenson
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
The federal deficit problem
No wonder Americans are unhappy with Biden's economic policies.
Martin Kuz
American retreat
My immigrant parents revered Reagan for fighting despotism. Trump betrays his legacy.
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Readers Write: 'Lawfare' against Republicans, presidential debates, diets, social work
It's more balanced than that. Look at this list of convictions.
Anis Ayani
How far is too far in countering smoking?
Minneapolis' proposed tobacco price hike would infringe on consumer choice and hurt small businesses.
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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
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.
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