We were on the way to ballet rehearsal. It’s my favorite 30 minutes of the day. It’s a chance to break away from work, and… Continue reading
Squirrel! Some say it’s a squirrel named Soleimani, believe me. Our cartoon chronicle of the 45th president* in the White House continues with a look… Continue reading
Before Donald Trump began to slur his words and concoct fake verbs like “tolerize,” he declared that “as long as I’m president of the United… Continue reading
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The 2020 Washington State Legislative session began Monday, Jan. 13, with an opening ceremony in which Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, was sworn in as Speaker… Continue reading
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OLYMPIA - Gov. Jay Inslee stood before the Washington Legislature to deliver his 2020 State of the State Address on Tuesday, Jan. 14. “Washington state… Continue reading
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OLYMPIA — A trove of policy disputes, a bit of political tension and a historic leadership change await lawmakers Monday when they begin a 60-day… Continue reading
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Four members of the Bainbridge Island City Council — two new ones, and two incumbents — took the oath of office at the first council… Continue reading
The assassination of General Soleimani is proving to be a resounding success for Iran. It accomplished what the ayatollah could not: common ground between Iran… Continue reading
I am a committed to peace, and this requires me to acknowledge the dignity and worth of all humans. I fiercely defend human rights and… Continue reading
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OLYMPIA - Lawmakers are scrambling to confront a crisis that leaves people sleeping out in the cold and rain. The complex of contributing factors of… Continue reading
It’s not too late for a Men’s New Year’s Resolution: to show up in even greater numbers at this year’s Women’s March than ever before.… Continue reading
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The new leadership team for the Bainbridge Island City Council is off to a rocky start. Councilwoman Leslie Schneider was appointed mayor at Tuesday’s council… Continue reading
Indivisible Bainbridge Island will hold its planned anti-war demonstration a day earlier than previously announced. The “No War With Iran Rally” will now be held… Continue reading
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The Washington Newspaper Publisher Association’s Olympia news bureau opened Wednesday with two reporters in new permanent quarters on the Capitol campus. In a space large… Continue reading
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A total of 14 candidates — all but one, Democrats — will be on Washington’s 2020 Presidential Primary ballot. The presidential primary is March 10,… Continue reading
Back in 1941, the year of my birth, fascism stood on the brink of conquering the world. During the preceding decades, movements of the Radical… Continue reading
Every schoolchild knows that the Ancient Mariner was forced to wear a dead albatross around his neck. I think America’s Republican Party wears a dying… Continue reading
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