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Economic effects of extending marriage to same-sex couples
Macro, Micro, Minnesota

Economic effects of extending marriage to same-sex couples

By Louis D. Johnston | 05/17/13

Our economy benefits when people can choose household arrangements that suit them and pool their incomes and spending decisions.

George W. Bush Blvd., Tikrit, Iraq
Eric Black Ink

Minnesota senators' 'No' votes on Iraq War — and other 10th anniversary thoughts

By Eric Black | 03/19/13

I discovered that my two Iraq War pieces last week did not exhaust the facts, ideas and arguments worth raising on the 10th anniversary of the war.

D.C. Dispatches

Minnesota Democrats honor Wellstones at D.C. reception

By Devin Henry | 11/29/12

The Democratic members of the state's congressional delegation hosted a memorial service for the couple in Washington on Wednesday night.

Wellstone book authors
MinnClips

10 years later, Wellstone inspires young authors

By The Uptake | 10/26/12

Minnesota students are learning about history, not by reading a book, but by writing one.

Mondale talks candidly about Paul Wellstone’s death and legacy
Politics & Policy

Mondale talks candidly about Paul Wellstone’s death and legacy — and the tumultuous aftermath

By Doug Grow | 10/23/12

“It was difficult, but I’m glad I did what I did,” he said of stepping in as the last-minute replacement candidate. Days later, his campaign ended in narrow defeat.

Sen. Paul Wellstone
Politics & Policy

Dayton offers most memorable moment at Wellstone memorial service

By Doug Grow | 10/11/12

The first of a series of events noting the 10th anniversary of the death of Sen. Paul Wellstone brought poignant remembrances.

Gov. Mark Dayton
MinnClips

Gov. Dayton remembers Sen. Paul Wellstone

By The Uptake | 10/11/12

Gov. Dayton delivered a heartfelt memorial speech on the 10th anniversary of Sen. Wellstone's death.

Kurt Bills builds buzz — and holds fast to Paul Wellstone comparisons
Politics & Policy

Kurt Bills builds buzz — and holds fast to Paul Wellstone comparisons

By Cyndy Brucato | 08/01/12

The campaign not only stands by the comparison between two underdog candidates but also is trying to reinforce the similarities.

Sheila Wellstone
D.C. Dispatches

Minnesota Democrats invoke the Wellstones in debate over domestic violence legislation

By Devin Henry | 05/25/12

WASHINGTON — The couple's work on the original Violence Against Women Act has returned to the Capitol as lawmakers debate extending the legislation.

Rick Jauert and Michelle Obama
Politics & Policy

Rick Jauert: Worked with more members of Congress than any Minnesotan

By Albert Eisele | 05/15/12

WASHINGTON -- Jauert is returning to Minnesota determined to remain politically active while hoping to overcome a fatal neurological disorder.