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August 19, 2010 5:15 PM

After a year of contention, this Lutheran longed for community

She supported the churchwide assembly's vote on ordination for gays and lesbians, but the leadership of her congregation didn't.

by Alice Reuter

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August 19, 2010 5:00 AM

How public campaign financing can limit free speech

Supreme Court should strike down Arizona's ill-considered system.

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August 18, 2010 5:00 AM

Fight against global warming can strike a blow for the economy, too

Not everybody cares about climate change, but the economy is something else again.

by Will Steger

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August 17, 2010 5:00 AM

Myths hinder rational talk about immigration

A supply of new workers is vital to Minnesota's future economy.

by Katherine Fennelly

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August 16, 2010 5:00 AM

The smells of summer

She didn't realize how much of her life revolved around her sense of smell until that sense was gone.

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August 13, 2010 5:00 AM

For whom the cell rings

She gets along fine without a cell phone, thank you. She doesn't want one. Really. Almost certainly not.

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August 12, 2010 5:00 AM

Disadvantages that afflict blacks are not a coincidence

African-Americans suffer disproportionately because of a system that makes it so.

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August 11, 2010 5:00 AM

A racecar isn't so obnoxious when you're in it

A Prius owner in Brainerd discovers a passion for hot cars.

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August 10, 2010 5:00 AM

It's time more of us started talking about chlamydia

Even in 2010, this STD remains a conversation-stopper.

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August 6, 2010 4:00 PM

Citizens United vs. 'The customer is always right'

The Supreme Court has expanded the scope of what a corporation can do. But as Target found out, businesses should give some careful thought to what they SHOULD do.

by Bill Hillsman

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