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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State tourism builds the economy — and communities
Explore Minnesota looks to build momentum.
February 21, 2025
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Rash: Protect consumers by preserving the CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, created after the Great Recession, shouldn’t be dismantled.
February 12, 2025
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Rash: Change, challenge for national and state Democrats
Minnesota’s Martin elected to lead the DNC, so the DFL will need a new chair.
February 4, 2025
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Rash: Getting ‘buses off’ and ‘people on’ Nicollet Mall
The city of Minneapolis proposes a plan to revitalize the thoroughfare.
January 31, 2025
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Rash: Today (and every day) is Hockey Day Minnesota
A community-based ‘ecosystem’ helps explain the sport’s strength.
January 24, 2025
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The continuum from ‘September 5′ to October 7
A new film about the attack on Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics explores ethical dilemmas in journalism.
January 17, 2025
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Rash: Senate shouldn’t flinch in vetting nominees
With Hegseth and others, ‘advise and consent’ is a constitutional right — and responsibility.
January 14, 2025
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2025 geopolitical outlook: Prepare for a perilous year
Annual analyses from foreign-policy experts explain a fraught new era.
January 10, 2025
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Rash: Today (and every day) is Hockey Day Minnesota
A community-based ‘ecosystem’ helps explain the sport’s strength.
January 24, 2025
Columnists
The continuum from ‘September 5′ to October 7
A new film about the attack on Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics explores ethical dilemmas in journalism.
January 17, 2025
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Rash: Senate shouldn’t flinch in vetting nominees
With Hegseth and others, ‘advise and consent’ is a constitutional right — and responsibility.
January 14, 2025
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2025 geopolitical outlook: Prepare for a perilous year
Annual analyses from foreign-policy experts explain a fraught new era.
January 10, 2025