Commentary

March 14, 2012 5:00 AM

Sleeping pills are another short-term fix with long-term problems

Instead of turning to pills so quickly, we could learn to take better care of our bodies.

by Anne O'Connor

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March 13, 2012 5:00 AM

If I told you what I think of you, would you still dig me out of a snow bank?

In an environment where we all need help, it's sometimes hard to be honest.

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March 12, 2012 5:00 AM

A newcomer can find welcome in Minnesota. Eventually

In a state that sees the world as "Us" and "Them," one must earn his place among Us.

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March 10, 2012 5:00 AM

The Week in Commentary

A sampling of last week's commentaries, as well as some of the comments we received in response.

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March 9, 2012 5:00 AM

Let's have some ground rules for debating the marriage amendment

Start by realizing that one's religious faith doesn't predict one's position on the issue.

by Adam J. Copeland

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March 8, 2012 5:00 AM

Heroes like Gary Kubly strive through pain to accomplish great things

Whether they face cancer or ALS, they give each other strength.

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March 7, 2012 5:00 AM

Imagine prone restraint being used on your child

Advocates for continuing the practice speak as though there were no alternative. Not true.

by Haddayr Copley-Woods

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March 6, 2012 5:00 AM

If super PACs result in more speech, isn't that a benefit?

The truth is, they're just a vehicle for educating voters.

by Anthony Sanders

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March 2, 2012 2:38 PM

It turns out that extremism in a partisan cause is, in fact, a vice

Extremist Republicans are driving their moderates to extinction.

by David Durenberger

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March 2, 2012 5:00 AM

Without the right to marry, moms-to-be face problems of law and logic

All new parents confront obstacles, but some have more than others.

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