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The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (MSR) welcomes and values insightful commentary and feedback from the community. The articles found here are edited for clarity and/or space, but the opinions are the author’s own and do not reflect the views of the MSR. The MSR does not pay for commentary. If you’re looking for paid opportunities, we invite you to become a regular contributor. Send your inquiries and submissions to submissions@spokesman-recorder.com.

GOP senators’ case against Ketanji Brown Jackson: She did her job

GOP senators’ case against Ketanji Brown Jackson: She did her job Read More

City-commissioned analysis of civil unrest falls short

City-commissioned analysis of civil unrest falls short Read More

Black city kids need some time in the country

Black city kids need some time in the country Read More

Trump suck-ups drawn to dictators

Trump suck-ups drawn to dictators Read More

​Community control over police is the way forward

​Community control over police is the way forward Read More

Putin’s war

Putin’s war Read More

Ketanji Brown Jackson is the Supreme Court justice we need now

Ketanji Brown Jackson is the Supreme Court justice we need now Read More

Black history, Black print and you 

Black history, Black print and you  Read More

If you’re Black or Brown, Minnesota’s status quo is a killer

If you’re Black or Brown, Minnesota’s status quo is a killer Read More

Police watchdog group condemns Potter sentence 

Police watchdog group condemns Potter sentence  Read More

Banning history is racist: stand up, fight back!

Banning history is racist: stand up, fight back! Read More

Trump is lying again and clearly trying to stir up race animosity

Trump is lying again and clearly trying to stir up race animosity Read More

Let’s show our gratitude for those on the front lines

Let’s show our gratitude for those on the front lines Read More

The silent ‘White’ in America

The silent ‘White’ in America Read More
Drone Airstrike

Hold U.S. to same standard as Potter: ‘tragic mistakes’ not allowed

Hold U.S. to same standard as Potter: ‘tragic mistakes’ not allowed Read More

Act now to protect voting rights and preserve the nation

Act now to protect voting rights and preserve the nation Read More

Martin Luther King Jr. was a union man

Martin Luther King Jr. was a union man Read More

The big problem is the Big Lie

The big problem is the Big Lie Read More

Grants from the Israeli Consulate should be returned

Grants from the Israeli Consulate should be returned Read More
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Jury verdicts reflect influence of Black Lives Matter

Jury verdicts reflect influence of Black Lives Matter Read More

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