Sen. Jim Abeler’s response to Trump’s anti-Somali remarks resonated precisely because it wasn’t crafted to feed outrage culture.

They should stick to the issues they actually would control if elected. And voters should hold them accountable for that.

Disagreement over the small things creates texture in our relationships — and might help us learn to disagree about the big stuff.

Some candidates may not have announced they’re running for office until the filing period that closed Tuesday. That shouldn’t be seen as a weakness.

Accountability matters. But we must also keep the door open for transformation.

Moments like this shape the future. Let’s make sure we’re building the kind of future we actually want to live in.