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The Great Waking Up | Robert C. Koehler

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The Great Waking Up | Robert C. Koehler

I don’t blame all of the planet’s ills on the Republican Party, but I find hope in the…

With Friends Like Us, Who Needs Enemies? | Blair Bess

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With Friends Like Us, Who Needs Enemies? | Blair Bess

During World War II, when the communist government of Joseph Stalin joined the United States and Great Britain…

Trump’s War on the Poor: An Impeachable Offense | Mel Gurtov

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Trump’s War on the Poor: An Impeachable Offense | Mel Gurtov

Were it not for the source, it would hardly be news to learn that the United States can’t…

Politics: We Need It | Lee H. Hamilton

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Politics: We Need It | Lee H. Hamilton

Every so often, I jot down a list of the things that discourage me about our country.

Your signature is worth money | The Petri Dish

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Your signature is worth money | The Petri Dish

OLYMPIA — The signature of a registered voter will be one of the most sought after political commodities…

Rolfes earns Washington PTA’s highest honor

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Rolfes earns Washington PTA’s highest honor

Sen. Christine Rolfes was awarded the Washington State Parent Teacher Association’s highest honor at the organization’s annual conference…

More ward meetings planned for Bainbridge council

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More ward meetings planned for Bainbridge council

Members of the Bainbridge Island City Council will meet with their constituents at two more council ward meetings…

Oval Office Apprentice | Raging Moderate

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Oval Office Apprentice | Raging Moderate

President Donald Trump has failed at many endeavors: casinos, airlines, universities, steaks, wine, vodka, board games, two marriages,…

It’s Not Always All About Trump | Kevin Martin

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It’s Not Always All About Trump | Kevin Martin

John Bolton and Mike Pence must have known what they were doing.

In Iran and North Korea, China Holds Some Cards | Mel Gurtov

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In Iran and North Korea, China Holds Some Cards | Mel Gurtov

Donald Trump made his television reputation by telling people “You’re fired.” The same bullying approach now substitutes for…

Crazy Rudy’s Full Court Press | Blair Bess

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Crazy Rudy’s Full Court Press | Blair Bess

Last year, as the tightly wound spool of scandal surrounding his administration started to unravel, President Trump reportedly…

Trump’s 70th week in office | In cartoons

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Trump’s 70th week in office | In cartoons

Here we are, 70 weeks in. Are we tired of all the spinning yet?

Sadly, Roseanne is a Victim to Some | John L. Micek

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Sadly, Roseanne is a Victim to Some | John L. Micek

Words matter.