Page B5 It was disclosed recently that the Internal Revenue Service harassed groups it perceived as tea party or conservative. A problem exists in that the government bureaucracy at all levels, including … 83

Page B5 The tea partyers forced Mitt Romney to become an unviable, severely conservative candidate, and that contributed to President Barack Obama’s re-election. Now, why would Obama supporters use the Internal Revenue … 14

Page B5 In response to “Fight Your Age the Easy Way: Just Get Moving,” (May 13) by Wina Sturgeon. I would like to give my views on running to the TV and …

Page B5 Recent indignant letters to the editor decrying graphic (vile?) anti-abortion pictures posted along the Bloomsday race route make one wonder when (if ever) it’s appropriate anymore to bring the ugly … 72

Page B5 It is dismaying to live in a society where a win-at-all-cost mentality is prevalent. Life should be more about being true to ourselves. Why do we create a society where … 7

Page B5 Our fights about taxes, militarism, climate, health care, abortion, guns, etc., are largely manufactured and sustained distractions. Corporate interests manipulate perceptions, complicate common-sense thinking and stoke our fears. Their money … 14

Page B5 While the Spokane metropolitan area ranks fourth in the nation for car thefts, and the general public is sick and tired of being victimized by this crime, stealing a car … 150

Page B5 What a Mother’s Day present for Hillary Clinton – to be depicted by Michael Ramirez as an ugly rat. After tireless service to this country, she doesn’t deserve to be … 7

Page A11 In between the perennial Spokane stories of police misconduct and potholes, there is occasionally an issue that sharply illustrates the fact that our town is run by real estate developers … 40

Page A11 The ideal politician comes to office to be servant. Remaining steadfast is a rarity. Some seem to have arrived with such monumental egos that being servant becomes second to other … 47

Page A11 The rescue of aid worker Jessica Buchanan by members of SEAL Team Six is an amazing story of tenacity, courage and resolve. From nowhere, members of the elite SEAL team … 11

Page A11 I was appalled at the number of adults who did not have the sense to stand when the color guard passed at the Junior Lilac Parade. They did not set … 16

Page A11 I find The Spokesman-Review’s coverage (May 14) of the six candidates who filed Monday for Spokane City Council puzzling. The two women who filed, Candace Mumm and incumbent Amber Waldref, … 27

Page A11 Today, we have a society geared toward more freebies and a government more than willing to give it to us – at a price. And the price is a larger, … 58

Page A11 Kudos to World Relief for welcoming refugees and to The Spokesman-Review for telling its story. It is important to understand the struggles that such newcomers have when they arrive in … 6

Page A13 Food for thought about the new Indian casino in Airway Heights: The city should barter an equivalent-sized piece of property that the tribe wants to build upon for a similar-size … 22

Page A13 I am writing this in response to Shawn Vestal’s May 11 column on gun control legislation. He is dismayed that legislation has been blocked in part because of the National … 42

Page A13 Once again, the politicos have stomped on the will of the people. Didn’t we, in fact, vote for $30 vehicle license tabs? 23

Page A13 I must comment on the recent protest by pro-lifers. 137

Page A11 Unless the Bureau of Indian Affairs can alter the existing prevailing wind, the approach for the contemplated new heavy aircraft will take it directly over the proposed casino real estate. … 53

Page A11 I am writing this letter in support of the proposed sports complex at Riverstone in Coeur d’Alene. As the head women’s basketball coach at North Idaho College, I can’t emphasize … 8

Page A11 On May 6, a man was shot in West Central. The police response was swift and substantial; streets were barricaded by police cruisers, and officers warned neighborhood residents to stay … 3

Page A7 Rogers High School students, teachers, counselors, staff, parents and everyone else involved in your successes: You all rock! You deserve a standing ovation. 14

Page A7 May I give Wallace Foster (May 4 letter) and other studded tire users some lessons on democracy and studded tires, because the Legislature gave them a kiss on the wrist … 60

Page A7 The Spokane Tribe wants a casino in Airway Heights, and those opposed to it are firing fallacies like there will be no tomorrow. Encroachment, jobs, fiery crashes, political intrigue and … 26

Page B9 On May 5, I participated in Bloomsday with three of my good friends. We had a great time walking, talking and enjoying the beauty of Spokane until we ran into … 76

Page B9 Recent stories in The Spokesman-Review have stressed the danger of building a 14-story hotel and casino tower 1.4 miles from Fairchild Air Force Base. Last month, I flew into Las … 37

Page B9 Reading all the “experts’ ” opinion on the safety of a casino in Airway Heights, keep in mind the Base Realignment and Closure Commission makes the final decision. They don’t … 10

Page B9 I agree with Rebecca Nappi when she talks (May 13) about aging men in groups remaining healthy, happy and living longer. My group meets most weekdays for coffee. I joined … 1

Page B9 I read with interest the recent articles about businesses filing for bankruptcy for failing to allow both genders the same privileges. I have not seen any mention of the greatest … 88