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Bill Barth: No do-overs when the voters decide

There’s a disturbing trend in modern American politics in which individuals or organizations or political parties disappointed by election outcomes believe the will of the people is discardable. Find a process flaw. Claim unproven fraud. Look for a friendly judge.

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Dave Cieslewicz: Crime is always an issue

People worry about crime all the time, regardless of what the statistics tell us. In part that’s due to the fact that crime is over-reported. But in part it’s a justified concern because of conditions in their immediate neighborhood.

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Dan Shafer: The audacity of ope

Tim Walz’s rise is about more than being an endearing Midwestern dad. There’s policy achievements and a sense of urgency at the core of his ascent, and that’s exactly what Democrats need right now.

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Bill Barth: No do-overs when the voters decide

There’s a disturbing trend in modern American politics in which individuals or organizations or political parties disappointed by election outcomes believe the will of the people is discardable. Find a process flaw. Claim unproven fraud. Look for a friendly judge.

Read More »

Dave Cieslewicz: Crime is always an issue

People worry about crime all the time, regardless of what the statistics tell us. In part that’s due to the fact that crime is over-reported. But in part it’s a justified concern because of conditions in their immediate neighborhood.

Read More »

Dan Shafer: The audacity of ope

Tim Walz’s rise is about more than being an endearing Midwestern dad. There’s policy achievements and a sense of urgency at the core of his ascent, and that’s exactly what Democrats need right now.

Read More »