Opinion
What shortage of Christmas trees? Go artificial
Over the past few weeks, media outlets have reported that holiday consumers should expect a shortage of Christmas…
Opinion
Newspapers: An educational Christmas gift
My access to news narrowed dramatically when I was 10 years old. My mother’s boss passed away, so…
Opinion
Find a desert island for Covididiots
If only I had a magic wand, I would henceforth consign all conspiracy freaks and vaccine refuseniks (78…
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Treat all instances of hatred, bias equally
About a month ago, I was traveling on the subway in Philadelphia when I was attacked by a…
Opinion
Christie embarrassing, just go away
If Bill Murray were to star in a sequel to Groundhog Day, he’d wake up to the Sonny…
Opinion
Allowing government to set prices is scary
The latest iteration of Build Back Better — the president’s multi-trillion-dollar tax-and-spending binge that has been stalled in…
Opinion
Irresponsible kicking tax can down the road
Remember the TV ad where the auto mechanic looks viewers straight in the eye and says: “You can…
Opinion
BI leaders need to change meetings
Bainbridge Island City Council, the school board and the parks commission could all make their meetings a little…
Opinion
Rittenhouse verdict only encourages vigilantes
Not guilty on all counts. That was the verdict rendered in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the armed…
Opinion
It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas – in November
These days, we’re all used to walking through retail stores in October and dodging Christmas displays of inflatable…
Opinion
Give thanks; gratitude makes us happy
Because life is mostly made up of little experiences, occasionally interrupted by big events, it’s easy to take…
Opinion
Cash it in means nothing today
Slick Willie Sutton, the 1930’s bandit who favored elaborate disguises, was once asked why he robbed banks. He…
Opinion
Can there be detention in Sunday School?
If you ever want to test the limits of your patience, your sanity and your ability to avoid…