My Sunday column was about those of us who didn't grow up on computers but now live in the digital world the way immigrants reside in their new cultures. Here's an excerpt: I am a digital immigrant who grew up on record players, tape recorders…
Battleground: Ashland, Ore. A teacher is battling for her right to bring a gun to school.Her catalyst is an abusive relationship, but she thinks it's a good idea in general for school safety.That would be illegal in Washington state. Should she be able to?
Avista wants to cut natural gas rates. How many letters to the editor do you suppose this will generate? My guess is nowhere near as many as when they raise rates.Why is that? Your theories are welcome here.
Career and politician: two words that should never have found their way into the same sentence. Freshmen in Congress are seldom involved in the scandals that plague seasoned bureaucrats. Seniority often leads to contemptuous behavior and the delusion of being above reproach.Headlines of unsavory conduct…
A Matter of Opinion is really a matter of three opinions – those held by the people responsible for the opinion pages of The Spokesman-Review. Check in regularly to find out what they’re up to, what they think and where they differ and to joust with them if you want.
