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The Gubernatorial Campaign Minnesota Needs
Minnesota needs to hear the candidates’ plans for the future, not a replay of the past
Sep 18
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Tom Horner
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Mourning in America
We are losing the ability to grieve as a nation and it has consequences
Sep 7
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Tom Horner
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August 2025
The Ugly Politics of Redistricting Darken Minnesota’s Future
When it comes to drawing boundaries for congressional and legislative districts, Minnesota can hold its head high.
Aug 23
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Tom Horner
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Minnesota Can’t Afford to Wait-and-See What the Big Beautiful Bill Brings
It’s Bad Legislation that Requires Immediate and Bold Action
Aug 3
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Tom Horner
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July 2025
The 60s, a 75th Birthday and Today
In all the turmoil, there are reasons for optimism
Jul 19
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Tom Horner
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June 2025
Kinder and Gentler Politics Are Good; Effective Policy is Better
Toning down angry rhetoric is important; reforming our political system is essential
Jun 27
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Tom Horner
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What Next in Iran? Are the Consequences of Dropping Bombs Understood?
U.S. intelligence is great at information-gathering, but what about assessing the impact?
Jun 22
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Tom Horner
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‘Have You No Decency, Sir?’ An Anniversary with Ties and Meaning Today
The political courage and integrity of June 9, 1954, resonates today
Jun 3
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Tom Horner
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May 2025
When Legislators Ignore the Real Problems, They Only Have Bad Choices
Minnesota legislators face a lose-lose decision on health access for undocumented immigrants
May 22
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Tom Horner
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Joe Biden’s ‘Original Sin’ and What it Says About the 2020 Election and Beyond
Revelations about Biden’s decline speak volumes about how Trump should be covered
May 19
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Tom Horner
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A 'Tale of Two Stats' and No Solutions
High School graduation rates mask underlying weaknesses in public education
May 11
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Tom Horner
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Brainpower State and Nation….or Just Braindead Politics?
Politicians are looking backwards instead of investing in the future
May 3
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Tom Horner
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