Speaking of abortion — and adoption — at the U.S. Supreme Court
Why was I so uncomfortable with Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s suggestion that adoption solves the problem of an unwanted pregnancy?
Martha Bordwell
As mask use begins to subside, feelings of gratitude toward fellow Minnesotans
My friends and I were glad to live in a state where we didn’t have to isolate completely. I felt safe going to Whole Foods, Walgreens, or even museums, because I knew everyone would be masked.
When will it be time for Republicans to say ‘enough’?
Despite the fact that Trump decisively lost the election, Republican senators seem more concerned about angering him and his followers than about the destruction they witnessed at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
On coping with chronic sorrow and COVID-19
We are responding normally to an abnormal situation. We are doing our best.
Pandemic protections: A tale of two states
I grew up in Iowa, but during our visit I had the odd feeling that I was visiting a foreign country whose customs I didn’t understand.
On character, leadership, and what we need right now
To me, character is defined as trying to make the best decisions you can as you navigate your way in the world — then taking responsibility for these decisions.
Empathy: Its lack is what most disqualifies Donald Trump for the presidency
I have believed for a long time that one way he got this way is because he has experienced so few of the hardships most of us have endured by the time we reach our 70s.
Guatemalan refugees: We need them as much as they need us
Our economy relies on manufacturing, agriculture and hospitality, skills these asylum seekers have to offer.
Family separation at the border: We need to demand accountability
We must demand the resignations of those responsible. We must keep making our voices heard. We must insist that separated families receive financial compensation and trauma counseling.
