June 30, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Eileen Quiring’s comment last week about racial injustice was offensive and naïve. At a time that many Americans are opening their eyes to systemic racism throughout the country, the Clark County chair has revealed a blind spot. Read story
June 28, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
When most Clark County residents get in a car, either as the driver or a passenger, they fasten a seat belt without giving it a second thought. There is no concern about government overreach or complaints about so-called fascism; there is only an understanding that it is a reasonable safety… Read story
June 27, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To constructive conversations. City of Vancouver officials facilitated three virtual listening sessions on race and policing last week, hearing personal anecdotes about justice and police brutality. “It was hard,” Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle said. “It’s a fearfulness of your everyday life. … We were there to listen and learn. It… Read story
June 26, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
During these trying times, we all could use a little sunshine — both literally and figuratively. Fortunately, Mother Nature is cooperating by providing bright skies and warm temperatures. Read story
June 25, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Body cameras worn by police can aid investigations into crime and police conduct while bolstering public confidence in local law enforcement. Clark County officials should move forward in the procurement and use of the devices. Read story
June 24, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Immigrants brought illegally to this country as children have received a reprieve from the U.S. Supreme Court, but the ruling does not absolve Congress of its responsibility to address the issue. Read story
June 23, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Despite what many of us learned in school, the story of the United States is not solely the story of white men. Various cultures have contributed to the development of a nation on land originally inhabited by Native Americans. Read story
June 21, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Father’s Day often is an afterthought — a companion to Mother’s Day. That is especially true now, with 2020 already being a uniquely turbulent year. Read story
June 20, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
Cheers: To the rule of law. A federal judge has upheld Gov. Jay Inslee’s authority to issue stay-at-home orders and enforce a system for reopening businesses in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. “It is not the court’s role to second-guess reasoned public-health decisions of other branches of government,” U.S.… Read story
June 19, 2020, 6:03am Editorials
This week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision confirming workplace civil rights for gay and transgender employees is an important step toward equality for all Americans. The court ruled 6-3 that discrimination based on sexuality or gender is unconstitutional under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Read story
