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An old soldier meets a random act of gratitude

An old soldier meets a random act of gratitude

As Dad's memory falters, the war -- and his opinion of it -- remain clear.

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Hunters aren't the worst threat to wolves' survival

Hunters aren't the worst threat to wolves' survival

A noted biologist sees reason for optimism in the news that there are now enough wolves to allow a hunting season.

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Not fast enough for Swift tickets

Not fast enough for Swift tickets

Apparently, you have to be quick on the keyboard to buy tickets at face value.

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Unlearning the things that used to be obvious

Unlearning the things that used to be obvious

A retired Lutheran bishop compares the evolution of his views on sexuality to the church's changing attitudes toward astronomy.
by Lowell O. Erdahl

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'Zero tolerance' really means zero discretion

'Zero tolerance' really means zero discretion

Better written rules, and a process that could adapt to changing circumstance, would be big improvements.
by Bruce Schneier

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If white kids were on the other side of the achievement gap

If white kids were on the other side of the achievement gap

If the racial disparities were reversed, wouldn't state leaders fall over themselves to devote more resources to education?
by Daniel Jett

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IRV offers St. Paul a chance to shift power away from special interests

IRV offers St. Paul a chance to shift power away from special interests

A former state legislator and a former U.S. senator, one Democrat and one Republican, make common cause in favor of instant runoff voting.

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With pilots reduced to monitors, boredom is the enemy

With pilots reduced to monitors, boredom is the enemy

The autopilot can fly the plane perfectly well, and that's a problem.

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