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Kinder and Gentler Politics Are Good; Effective Policy is Better
Toning down angry rhetoric is important; reforming our political system is essential
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Tom Horner
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April 2025

March 2025

The ‘Signal’ Breach Speaks Volumes About Intelligence Security and So Much More
An Administration run by those who see themselves above the law threaten the world
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Tom Horner
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Minnesota Can’t Afford to Waste a Critical Election Cycle
Voters should demand candidates focus on important issues
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Tom Horner
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The Danger of 'Magical Thinking' as Trump Tramples the Rule of Law
The Master of Marketing pushes the boundaries in his assault on democracy
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Tom Horner
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