October 9, 2009 RSS feed / Opinion/Crime

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Exit Afghanistan and leave Iran alone

By Sheldon Richman
The Obama administration’s quest to control the health–insurance industry has dominated the headlines for months, but finally — with the news out of Iran and Afghanistan —foreign policy has again asserted itself. More...

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Thirty–something speaks

A Polyethylene glycol toast
By Mike Maddock

It’s an understatement to say that I’m not looking forward to my next birthday. Frankly, I’d like to just sweep this one under the metaphorical rug until I’m ready to handle such a monumental event, but I can’t. More...

Separate standards for charter schools

By Michael Letts, Chairman, Hope Charter School Planning Committee

In Northeast Richland, we’ve recently seen two charter school proposals. Both were certified by the state Department of Education as having met the provisions of the state Charter School Act. More...

Simplify...Read the Bill!

Hey, Conyers and all other People on the Hill: If the Bill is longer than can be read and understood in one hour, it’s too long. If an average person can’t understand the language of the bill, it’s too complex. Simplify! More...

It’s not a criticism; It’s an observation

Bologna Biscuits
By Mike Cox

Some fast food places are having a hard time adjusting to the new healthy eating mindset; especially with the tough economy. KFC offers a grilled chicken that probably contains more fat grams than the original recipe. More...

Give this guy plenty of air

The bank robber is described to the San Diego cops as “fairly tall and thin as a rail.” Cops are told the bandit wore a tam o’shanter cap, argyle socks and checkered shorts with a button–up vest sweater. More...


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