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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the past week's commentaries and some of the comments they inspired.

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Food shelves could strain as prices drive upward

The drought that grips half of the United States could drive up food prices next year.
by Julie Siple

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Same sex marriage faces hurdle among African-American church leaders

Same sex marriage faces hurdle among African-American church leaders

Marriage amendment supporters in Minnesota are counting on strong support from the African-American community come Election Day, when they hope to change the state constitution so that it blocks same-sex marriage.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Appeals court upholds SD abortion advisory

A portion of a 2005 South Dakota abortion law that requires a doctor to tell a woman seeking an abortion that she faces an increased risk of suicide is constitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.

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US, China begin annual human rights dialogue

The U.S. and China began their annual human rights dialogue Monday that gives Washington a chance to broach thorny issues but also demonstrates its limited leverage with Beijing.

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To cut down on bullying, transform school culture

To cut down on bullying, transform school culture

One of the keys may be to make bullies feel that they, too, are part of the community.

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Maybe we should move toward a right to rent guns

Maybe we should move toward a right to rent guns

A young news consumer looks at the latest mass shooting and offers a fresh idea.

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Suburbs see shifting racial mix

Suburbs see shifting racial mix

The Twin Cities suburbs are more diverse than you might think. A study released today shows communities in the first and second rings surrounding Minneapolis and St. Paul are seeing rapid changes in their racial makeup.
by Laura Yuen

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Service members to march in gay pride parade

The Defense Department announced it is allowing service members to march in uniform in a gay pride parade for the first time in U.S. history.

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