March 1, 2024, 6:01am Columns
The case against bullfighting seems straightforward. What justification could there be for the obviously painful and bloody public execution of an animal in front of a cheering multitude? Read story
February 28, 2024, 6:01am Columns
This year’s Legislature may have an issue that lifts the Cascade Curtain and unites Spokane residents with their West Side counterparts. Read story
February 27, 2024, 6:01am Columns
Let’s talk about political theater for a moment. Read story
February 26, 2024, 6:01am Columns
Realistic AI-generated images and voice recordings may be the newest threat to democracy, but they’re part of a longstanding family of deceptions. The way to fight so-called deepfakes isn’t to develop some rumor-busting form of AI or to train the public to spot fake images. A better tactic would be… Read story
February 26, 2024, 6:01am Columns
Donald Trump has been outrageously silent about the brutal murder of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Read story
February 26, 2024, 6:01am Columns
Investigative journalism, which is critical to a healthy democracy, comes at a high cost. The return on investment, though, is substantial. Ida Tarbell’s willingness to dig into Standard Oil’s egregious business practices bolstered efforts to pass the Clayton Antitrust Act and to create the Federal Trade Commission. Upton Sinclair’s daring… Read story
February 26, 2024, 6:01am Columns
Almost 15 years ago, author and inspirational speaker Simon Sinek gave one of the most watched TED Talks, “Start With Why.” During his talk Sinek told listeners, “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.” Since then, Sinek has inspired millions of people and encouraged listeners… Read story
February 26, 2024, 6:01am Columns
Almost every week, some headline development occurs that seems as if it could dramatically impact the 2024 presidential race, such as Donald Trump’s virtual invitation for Vladimir Putin to attack some NATO members. Read story
February 24, 2024, 6:02am Columns
There is a brilliant moment in the brilliant Pixar movie “The Incredibles” in which the villain, Syndrome, talks about how the weapons he concocted have given him powers equal to that of any superhero. Read story
February 24, 2024, 6:01am Columns
Donald Trump famously benefited from billions in free media during his 2016 campaign — way too much, as some in the business later conceded. Back then he was a ratings monster; cable TV networks covered his rallies start to finish as millions of Americans tuned in out of horror or… Read story
