November 11, 2011, 4:00pm Clark County News
As we put this latest election to bed, a few observations are in order. Read story
November 4, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News
Good morning, class. Today we're going to talk about freedom of speech. Read story
October 29, 2011, 12:00am Clark County News
I had some fun a couple of weeks ago when I suggested our Occupy friends and Tea Party friends should get together. Hey, both groups believe they are being squeezed. One by big business. The other by big government. So I formed the "Let's Squeeze Together" movement. Read story
October 21, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News
I love the groovin' 'Couv! But when I'm lookin' for a great sandwich I sometimes hop in the car and make that horrendous, slow, dangerous drive over the Interstate 5 bridge (this will guarantee CRC comments) and look for a joint to eat. No, not one of those ambience places… Read story
October 14, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News
Is there any way to join forces to make this country better? I mean, our Tea Party friends want to squeeze government so it doesn't spend so much dang money on stuff we simply can't afford. Read story
October 7, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News
Good morning, class! Today's discussion will be about the various retirement plans workers in this country have. Basically there are two types of plans: pensions and 401(k)s. How do they differ? Yes, Noodles? Read story
September 30, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News
So I run into my buddy Jimmy on Sunday and he's looking just a little depressed. He's an avid reader of The Columbian and this column (thanks) but it's beginning to get to him. Read story
September 23, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News
As the confetti is swept up and the last piece of celebratory cake is eaten, government workers are settling into the beautiful new Vancouver City Hall. OK, I missed the open house party last Saturday, so I'm not certain about the confetti and cake. But if it wasn't there, it… Read story
September 16, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News
Good morning, class! I'm Professor L. Anthony Brancaccio, and welcome to Politics 101. Today, we're going to discuss what drives politicians to do what they do, especially with difficult topics. Read story
September 9, 2011, 5:00pm Clark County News
Unions certainly gave themselves a black eye this week when they stormed a new grain terminal in Longview and used illegal, aggressive tactics to make their point. Read story