November 7, 2009 on Page B6 The Tea Party wing of the Republican Party had the perfect strategy for upstate New York’s 23rd Congressional District: 1. Support a candidate who doesn’t live in the district – …

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November 7, 2009 on Page B6 A couple of developments took shape last week that should be a boon to the families of military members. It’s well-known that these families live somewhat nomadic lives, with the …

November 7, 2009 on Page B7 In the run-up to this week’s election, there was considerable discussion about the lawsuit filed by Protect Marriage Washington (PMW) to maintain the anonymity of those who signed the petitions …

November 6, 2009 on Page A17 “Extraordinary rendition” is White House-speak for kidnapping. Just ask Maher Arar. He’s a Canadian citizen who was “rendered” by the U.S. to Syria, where he was tortured for almost a …

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November 6, 2009 on Page A17 When the federal Clean Water Act became law in 1972, the expectations were that surface waters across the United States would be safe for swimming and fishing by 1983 and …

November 5, 2009 on Page A15 A year after Barack Obama’s election stirred broad hopes for change among American voters, persistent high unemployment and the spectacle of continued gridlock in Washington threaten Democratic dominance of the … 1

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November 5, 2009 on Page A15 It’s seven years late, but Libby, Mont., is finally getting substantial help for its sick and dying residents. Triggered by the federal government’s unprecedented declaration of a public health emergency …

November 4, 2009 on Page A15 The American habit of viewing politics through a presidential prism is increasingly irritating. You wouldn’t know this was a nation of separated powers and checks and balances given the daily … 1

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November 4, 2009 on Page A15 This seems familiar. The Washington state Department of General Administration adopted rules last week that limit seasonal displays in the Capitol in Olympia to a state-sponsored “holiday tree.” No religious …

November 3, 2009 on Page A11 Does the U.S. Constitution stand for anything in an era of government excess? Can that founding document, which is supposed to restrain the power and reach of a centralized federal … 3

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November 3, 2009 on Page A11 Stevens County is balking at accepting the death penalty case of Christopher H. Devlin, because of the enormous costs associated with mounting such cases. It’s a valid concern, because the … 1

November 2, 2009 on Page A7 St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Oct. 29: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce was royally punked earlier this month, falling victim to an elaborate ruse by a group of political activists. The business …

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November 2, 2009 on Page A7 An open letter to African-American women: It’s about the need to be beautiful, I know. 1

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November 1, 2009 on Page B8 The first key votes of the Obama era take place this week, not on the floor of the House or Senate, where health care legislation still languishes, but in Virginia, …

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