December 23, 2020, 6:01am Columns
When an apparently disturbed man wandered into the Spokane County Democratic Party headquarters earlier this month claiming to have a bomb and later setting parts of that building on fire, it would have been easy to say nothing good could come of this — other than the fact that no… Read story
December 21, 2020, 6:01am Columns
Yes, Joe Biden has a monumentally difficult job starting Jan, 20. But four of his Cabinet picks may have an even greater uphill battle. Read story
December 21, 2020, 6:01am Columns
“Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.” Read story
December 21, 2020, 6:01am Columns
If you’re wondering when American politics hit its low point in civility, I’d nominate Aug. 6, 2020. That was the day when President Trump had this to say about his rival for the presidency, lifelong Catholic Joe Biden: “He’s against God.” Read story
December 20, 2020, 6:02am Columns
It is, perhaps, simply a sign of the times. A small but meaningful indicator of a fractured society. Read story
December 20, 2020, 6:01am Columns
Since his election, Joe Biden has kept his focus firmly on his prospective personnel and policy plans, mostly ignoring at least publicly such potential distractions as President Donald Trump’s legal maneuvers and his son Hunter’s legal problems. Read story
December 20, 2020, 6:01am Columns
Early this year, I had my teeth pulled with the expectation that they would be replaced by dental implants. Unfortunately, the pandemic and hidden fees have delayed this procedure and made it too expensive for me to address. Now I hide my empty smile on Zoom calls and use my… Read story
December 20, 2020, 6:01am Columns
The following editorial originally appeared in the Los Angeles Times: Read story
December 17, 2020, 6:01am Columns
Sanctimony is proving to be a bad look for Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., since Axios reported on his ties with a suspected Chinese spy. Fang Fang, also known as Christine Fang, insinuated herself with a number of up-and-coming U.S. politicians between 2011 and 2015. Swalwell was the biggest fish. Read story
December 16, 2020, 6:01am Columns
Mid-December is the time when some people prepare for upcoming holidays by shopping and some legislators prepare for the upcoming session by proposing bills. Read story
