The ghost of RFK hangs over today’s U.S. Supreme Court
Ponder the power of the assassin’s bullet, now that abortion rights are in crosshairs.
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Now close Gitmo, too
Biden is right to end the forever war in Afghanistan. Now he needs to close the forever prison that it built.
In praise of meandering — and discovering
Dad loved to set off in search of things: a trout stream, an artesian well, a wild blueberry patch that held the promise of enough bounty for my mother’s blueberry pie (our rallying cry: four cups for a pie!).
Crisis responders: the state’s resourceful nonprofits, which navigated a year like no other
Funny Asian Women Kollective (FAWK) and Walker West Music Academy, for example, both embraced their roles working at the intersection of art, performance, community, healing, and learned to find new ways to engage and support their served communities.
St. Paul rent proposal offers predictability for renters and landlords alike
Lindeke’s argument against vacancy control is misguided at best.
What if Max Weber could make a return visit to America in 2021?
Hint: The 1918 influenza epidemic (Spanish flu).
Obsessively antitech, Congress threatens innovation and judicial integrity
Now is not the time to hamstring the companies that will be central to our economic recovery.
End of war in Afghanistan should also end America’s all-volunteer force
A return to some form of obligatory military service would give the U.S. public a vested interest in the success or failure of future conflicts.
Minnesota OSHA’s rulemaking authority
It’s reasonable — especially during an emergency like COVID-19 — but some parts bear review.
President and Army Corps of Engineers must halt Line 3
Toxic pipeline permits ignore Indigenous rights, climate and clean water concerns.
Kate Knuth: Judge’s decision on Minneapolis ballot is a threat to democracy
It’s about all of us trusting that the system and process are fundamentally fair.
Remembering a football legend who said little and did much
Mick Tingelhoff ruled well, from the football field to the balcony.
In 9/11 anniversary, a chance to recommit to hospitality and understanding in our community
Our personal example can inspire others to think differently: Welcome a new neighbor. Support refugees.
Let the Page Amendment heal and transform state’s education system
Minnesota already had some of the worst education gaps in the country. The pandemic surely made them worse.
Dire U.N. climate report demands that Minnesota and Congress be bold
Act this year to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to clean electricity.
A culture that values the elderly? Show us the policy
It’s time to compensate unpaid caregivers in meaningful ways.
As kids go back to school and share air, let’s protect them and our communities
The more layers of protection, consistently applied, the better — including masks.
Time for colleges to help solve the affordability issue
Instead of waiting for government solutions, let’s offer three-year degrees and lifelong learning.
Targeted for genocide in Afghanistan: The Hazaras
The plight of the Hazaras isn’t well known on the international stage. They are an ethno-religious minority, about 9% of the Afghani population of 36 million.
Great River Energy should think again about selling Coal Creek
The Coal Creek power plant sale will also include the high voltage transmission system (HVDC) that connects Coal Creek to Minnesota. Minnesota ratepayers paid upwards of $800 million to build the HVDC.
