Opinion
Before you go to sleep, remember this…
Here’s a headline for you: “A NEW STUDY HAS COME OUT!”
Opinion
Gregoire right to ask for some budget help
Chris Gregoire was re-elected governor Nov. 4, but from the way she’s talking, you’d think her opponent, Dino…
Opinion
Christmas, without the PC | John Carlson
We’re still a long way out from Christmas, even though one Seattle radio station is already playing holiday…
Opinion
What to do when your teen ‘comes out’
Parents need to provide love, acceptance “There’s no worse feeling than needing to change yourself, but not being…
Opinion
Obama’s election historic, but it matters most what happens at your house
I didn’t want to write this article. But I came to the realization that I had to. On…
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The impact of the ’08 elections
Why are old expressions old? Because human experience keeps validating them. A few timeless slogans explain why what…
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Everybody wants to be the best at something
T here was almost a very ugly confrontation at a Fred Meyer store the other day: Two guys…
Opinion
Winners and losers
Elections give us winners and losers. Here are some, in addition to the candidates and issues.
Opinion
Say NO to King County budget cuts
It’s a troublesome world right now. We’re concerned about the war, the economy, the election – all rightfully…
Opinion
Want better times? Roll up rugs and dance
In 1929, my parents were 13 years old. I’m sure they didn’t have any idea what caused the…
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How to grow the economy
One thing about economics – like time and the weather, it plays no favorites.
Opinion
Next on the endangered list: chairs!
While out for a jog the other day (a jog that turned into a sprint when a German…
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Sights and Sounds
Barack Obama and John McCain aren’t the only politicians getting national press coverage. There’s also Scott Lees of…
Opinion
Bellevue youth gets bitten by the political bug
Nick Merino isn’t old enough to vote, but his efforts in this year’s election may have more of…
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Why vote? Reasons start with you
Editor’s Note: Earlier this month, The University of Washington Daily newsaper solicited submissions for an essay contest responding…
Opinion
Bellevue’s environmental efforts moving forward
I was honored last year to sign the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement on behalf of the City…
News
What about the ‘other’ races?
Minds are mostly made up about the race for president and major state races. But what about those…