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December 7, 2011 5:00 AM

Americans would do well to replace their byzantine tax code with a flat tax

Change would provide a private-sector-driven boost to the economy.

by Dick Armey

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December 6, 2011 5:00 AM

What use is a perfect Christmas tree in an imperfect world?

This year, her family headed off into the woods to drag home a piece of nature. A big one, as it turned out.

by Lucie Amundsen

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December 5, 2011 5:00 AM

Documentary on disability rights doesn't do justice to the fight it chronicles

"Lives Worth Living" gives short shrift to an effort that still continues.

by Haddayr Copley-Woods

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December 2, 2011 5:00 AM

Obama shouldn't wait for Supreme Court ruling to mount his defense of health law

Whatever the court does, health care will remain an issue in the presidential campaign.

by David Durenberger

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December 1, 2011 5:00 AM

An out-of-towner who refused to succumb to Minnesota's rules

In a state that fosters social isolation, she showed the benefits of doing the opposite.

by Sasha Aslanian

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November 30, 2011 5:00 AM

When did Niger become Nyjer?

A bird's eye view of a senseless name change.

by Karin Winegar

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November 29, 2011 5:00 AM

Death can be a moment that connects us, even as it parts us

With a little planning, it's possible to make the most of an experience that comes to us all.

by Anne O'Connor

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November 28, 2011 5:00 AM

Republicans should drop their fascination with the flat tax

A better objective, and one in accord with GOP principles, would be a tax that is smooth and fair.

by Bruce Morlan

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November 24, 2011 5:00 AM

Like water for dinner

When there's too little food, they turn to water to help them feel full.

by Maggie Ryan Sandford

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November 23, 2011 5:00 AM

Mixed Blood's access policy not only admits the disabled, but welcomes them

In an old space, the theater manages to accommodate any wheelchair. It will even send a cab.

by Haddayr Copley-Woods

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Commentary

Americans would do well to replace their byzantine tax code with a flat tax

What use is a perfect Christmas tree in an imperfect world?

Documentary on disability rights doesn't do justice to the fight it chronicles

Obama shouldn't wait for Supreme Court ruling to mount his defense of health law

An out-of-towner who refused to succumb to Minnesota's rules

When did Niger become Nyjer?

Death can be a moment that connects us, even as it parts us

Republicans should drop their fascination with the flat tax

Like water for dinner

Mixed Blood's access policy not only admits the disabled, but welcomes them

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