The 'ism' that founded America wasn't racism, but Calvinism
The Mayflower Compact provided the blueprint for the Declaration of Independence.
Believing in America — even if (fill in 'existential threat' here) wins
Things could change — drastically — depending on who takes the helm of the country, but does that mean the end of the republic?
JOHN RASH
Voting issues roil U.S., Belarus
Perceptions of suppression are met emotionally everywhere because voting is about more than just politics; it's about identity, too.
Opinion Exchange
Israel-UAE deal is a win for Trump and the rest of the world
Historic agreement is a critical step toward peace in the Middle East.
Winona LaDuke
On Line 3, Walz is seizing the opportunity to be a visionary leader
With his decision to continue to challenge the Enbridge 3 pipeline, he's promoting the "just transition" back to a healthy planet.
Kim Crockett
DFLers are asking courts to change voting rules, without the nuisance of legislation
Some of the current voting laws are not being followed, and others are being revised by judges with no legislative process.
Jonah Goldberg
Change is not always as easy as asking, 'Why not?'
Idealism is an article of faith in Democratic politics. But our constitutional system was set up to start small.
Trudy Rubin
Israel-UAE deal won't resolve the Palestine problem
And that's what would be required for a "huge" breakthrough.
Editorial
Bipartisan Senate report makes clear how Russia and Trump campaign conspired
It was a simple scheme to ensure president would defeat Hillary Clinton.
Virginia Heffernan
No wonder we're depressed: This pandemic is ruining our sex lives
Americans are dying of COVID-19, immigration has come to a near halt and we've stopped having sex — and babies. Are we headed for our first decrease in population?
S.E. Cupp
I'm voting for Biden to make America good again
I won't agree with everything he does. But America is in need of goodness.
Beth Stelzer
We must save women's sports for women
Gender activists are making radical demands that threaten the rights of female athletes.
Carla Hall
A convention night that didn't need to be loud to be heard
Instead of speechifying, Harris, Obama and Clinton just talked to people.
Steve Chapman
The improbable rise of Joe Biden
There have been several points in his career when it seemed the presidential dream was dashed. At times, even his continued political service seemed in peril.
Scott Martelle
Is 'Never Trump' enough of a platform for Democrats to run on?
Polls show this is a strong motivator for many of Biden's supporters, but anger eventually burns out.
Michael McGough
Trump's undermining of mail-in voting is mostly talk
But it's working. Confidence in the system is dropping.
Editorial
Amazon's dominance makes latest move good, not great
Online giant wants to take over space once used by retailers it helped kill.
Robert Latta
Let's reconsider light rail vs. bus rapid transit
The breakdown of Bottineau talks is another opportunity to discuss if this is the best plan.
Doyle McManus
A survey of the territory as Kamala Harris gets her star turn
An unspoken goal will be trying to reboot her national prospects after her failed White House bid.
Blois Olson
America is losing its grip on civility
It's happening on the left and the right, but we must all speak out against this madness to become a part of the solution.
Michael McGough
At Democratic convention, Sally Yates cinched the case against Trump …
… which is why she may not be the best choice for attorney general.
John Kass
Big-city violence is the elephant in the virtual room for Democrats
Plus: Thoughts on Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders and John Kasich.
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