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Expect wild session amid bad blood, budget gaps and election antics
The 2026 state legislative session is still half a year away, but it is already lining up to be highly contentious. This is due, in part, to some simmering resentment, looming high-stakes elections ...
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Minnesota Legislative Session Review – Energy
A relatively quiet session on energy issues at the Minnesota Legislature does not indicate a lack of discussion. Although ...
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Abused by the State: The Hidden Crisis Inside America’s Juvenile Detention System
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Child Sexual Abuse Is No Hoax
An explosive fight over the “Epstein files” has unexpectedly consumed the Trump presidency in recent days. The administration ...
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It’s not the bias, but the principle: No public funds for media
SACRAMENTO—I was in middle school when our English teacher asked students where we find trustworthy news. I smugly suggested ...
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The Case for Market-Led US Energy Security
America’s energy security was built by letting the market lead. It’s a lesson worth remembering. The recent conflict between ...
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The top app spills Tea—and user verification IDs
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Low-Energy Fridays: Why is coal power struggling in the United States?
Coal power drives a lot of political discussion, and notably, the Trump administration and Congress seem focused on cutting ...
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Safer Solutions: In Pregnancy and Recovery, Put Health and Safety First—and Hold the Judgment
Ask anyone who has been visibly pregnant, and they’ll tell you that people have a lot of opinions about how they should ...
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California bill would punish social media companies for not suppressing speech
The bill says it isn’t intended “to regulate speech or viewpoint but to clarify that social media platforms, like all other businesses, may not knowingly use their systems to promote, facilitate, or ...
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Cyber and National Security Implications of America’s AI Action Plan
On July 23, 2025, the Trump administration released its highly anticipated “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan.” The ...