John Rash
Editorial Writer
OpinionRash's commentary can be heard on WCCO-AM on Friday mornings at 8:10 a.m. and on Wednesdays on "Playing Politics," a podcast from the Editorial Board. He lives in St. Louis Park with his wife, two children and a dog..
Latest from John Rash
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The solstice, Christmas and Hanukkah align for more light
Amid dark sky and dark times, hope endures.
December 20, 2024
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Rash: Syrians emerge from an Arab Spring turned nightmarish winter
Simon Adams of the Minnesota-based Center for Victims of Torture on Assad’s ‘industrial-scale’ human-rights abuses.
December 17, 2024
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Rash: Moving images: The best of British advertising
Emotions evoked at the Walker Art Center’s annual Arrows Awards screening.
December 6, 2024
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Rash: Luger’s ‘sense of urgency’ served the state well
U.S. attorney who served two terms will soon step down.
December 4, 2024
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Rash: Year of elections doesn’t ensure an era of strong democracies
At Norway House, a Minnesota Peace Initiative panel examines ”The World Votes: Global Democracy at a Crossroads.”
November 22, 2024
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Rash: U.S. approval affects Ukraine’s use of a missile and its mission
The Biden administration agrees to allow ATACMS to be launched into Russia.
November 20, 2024
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Rash: Bombing of civilians seen in ‘Blitz’ isn’t old history — it’s happening in today’s wars, too
As in London during World War II, the aerial warfare of contemporary conflicts reflects ‘The Return of Total War’ and its devastating toll on children.
November 16, 2024
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Rash: Senate must thoroughly, thoughtfully vet Hegseth
The Minnesotan nominated for secretary of defense would face “the most daunting geostrategic environment” in the postwar era.
November 13, 2024
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Rash: Year of elections doesn’t ensure an era of strong democracies
At Norway House, a Minnesota Peace Initiative panel examines ”The World Votes: Global Democracy at a Crossroads.”
November 22, 2024
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Rash: U.S. approval affects Ukraine’s use of a missile and its mission
The Biden administration agrees to allow ATACMS to be launched into Russia.
November 20, 2024
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Rash: Bombing of civilians seen in ‘Blitz’ isn’t old history — it’s happening in today’s wars, too
As in London during World War II, the aerial warfare of contemporary conflicts reflects ‘The Return of Total War’ and its devastating toll on children.
November 16, 2024
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Rash: Senate must thoroughly, thoughtfully vet Hegseth
The Minnesotan nominated for secretary of defense would face “the most daunting geostrategic environment” in the postwar era.
November 13, 2024