National
In debate debut, Klobuchar avoids head-on clashes with rivals
Without naming him, at most, it seemed like Klobuchar disagreed most with Sanders. But fate (or more likely randomized selection) did not place him on the debate stage.
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What to watch for as Klobuchar takes to the presidential debate stage for the first time
Klobuchar and 9 rivals for the Democratic nomination take the stage at 8 p.m. this evening in Miami in the first presidential primary debate.
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Rep. Omar, alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders, releases student-debt cancellation bill
Omar’s portion of the package directs the Department of Education to cancel all student loans taken out since 1965 within 180 days of the bill being signed.
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Craig bill would ban former members of Congress from lobbying
On Friday, Second District Rep. Angie Craig introduced the Halt Unchecked Member Benefits with Lobbying Elimination — or HUMBLE — Act.
Eric Black Ink
Digging up the roots of Iranian resentment as tensions rise
In 1953 America helped Britain overthrow the Mohammad Mossadegh government, which represented the high point of liberal democracy in Iranian history.
Environment
What is Amy Klobuchar’s stance on copper-nickel mining?
Minnesota’s senior senator has long been a champion of the iron industry. Her position on copper-nickel mining, however, remains something of a mystery — to those on both sides of the issue.
Eric Black Ink
How is America’s distaste for government spending working out for us?
Among OECD nations, we don’t live as long; our kids don’t do as well in school; and we proudly rank No. 1 in the highest portion of our population living in poverty.
Eric Black Ink
Iran irony: Trump brought all this on himself
The vast majority of the smart, sane world agreed the nuclear agreement would prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. But Trump knew better.
Eric Black Ink
Leaked internal poll must have especially alarmed Trump
It showed Joe Biden, the current leading Democratic candidate, clobbering Trump in several states that Trump has to win to have a chance of winning a second term.
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Klobuchar to appear on first night of Miami debate, alongside Warren, Booker, others
Klobuchar’s debate will air on June 26 from 8-10 p.m. central time.
Eric Black Ink
The ‘Post Power Pundits’ is dumb. And totally irresistible.
I recognize the silliness of pundits trying to predict who will be the nominee a year a half before the Iowa caucuses. But I can’t help myself.
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On the words ‘socialism,’ ‘fascism,’ and their political use in elections
Are we incapable of having a national conversation about the boundary between things the government does and things that are better left to the free market without resorting to name-calling and/or red-baiting?
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Why Minnesotans — in Congress and out — were so disappointed with Trump’s decision to restrict travel to Cuba
Minnesota lawmakers and other advocates for a more open relationship with the island say the Trump administration’s approach moves Cuba policy backwards.