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Pro, anti federalism alive and well | In Focus by Rich Elfers

Do you know that attitudes created in the 1787-88 ratification of the Constitution are still with us today…

Letters to the Editor

Mary Jane Glaser is asset to community | Letter

Scott Mitchell shares his thoughts on Mary Jane Glaser

Letters to the Editor

Thank you, stranger | Letter

Letter from Kathryn Mitchell about someone who turned in her mother's bracelet

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The other side of Shakespeare | Our Corner

How does one introduce Shakespeare to teenagers? As soon as you mention the name of the famous playwright…

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The legal extermination of Washington’s charter schools | The Petri Dish

Try as it might, Washington just can’t get this charter school thing down right

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How Ronald Reagan changed the GOP | In Focus by Rich Elfers

It caught my attention when the second Republican presidential debate took place Sept. 15 at the Reagan Presidential…

Letters to the Editor

Hot weather bad for salmon | Letter

Letter to the editor from Duvall Councilmember Jason Walker, Snoqualmie Watershed Forum Chair, King County Council Chair Larry…

Editorial Cartoon

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The cause and effect of charter schools | Cartoon

Editorial cartoon for the September 11 issue of The Reporter

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Why do we need government anyway? | In Focus by Rich Elfers

Why do we need government anyway? It seems we argue about how government should be – smaller if…

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The secret sauce of life and texting | Our Corner

I have been using the texting feature on my magic talk box more lately because certain young women…

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Tips for a better night’s sleep | Our Corner

Sleep is important. Obviously. I think we all know that. But so many adults these days don’t get…

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The origin of human equality | In Focus by Rich Elfers

Can you fill in the blanks? “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created…

Editorial Cartoon

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HEROES all over the state | Editorial Cartoon

Editorial cartoon for the August 28 issue of The Reporter

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Focus on flaws harmful to human nature | In Focus by Rich Elfers

It is always easy to point out flaws. To prove this, just look at whatever is hot in…

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When gender stereotypes become harmful | Our Corner

For centuries people have separated children based on their gender. When a girl is born, she is the…

The Supreme Court means business

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The Supreme Court means business | Editorial Cartoon

Editorial cartoon for the August 21 issue of The Reporter

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Personal views shape future of the church | In Focus by Rich Elfers

I first heard the phrase “Post-modern World” from my daughter Betsy after she graduated from the University of…

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The political race is on | Our Corner

The political racing season opened Aug. 5 with very few fireworks

A burning budget

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A burning budget | Editorial cartoon

Editorial cartoon for the August 14 issue of The Reporter

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China making push in world economy

Centuries ago, China was the major world power. China and Europe were linked by what became known as…