November 22, 2009 on Page B8 As Democrats and Republicans spar over health care reform, both sides duck compromise. Two examples illustrate the counterproductive nature of partisan jabbing. Exhibit A is tort reform. The high price …

November 22, 2009 on Page B8 Slate magazine is just one of the countless media outlets convulsing with St. Vitus’ Dance over that demonic succubus Sarah Palin. In its reader forum, The Fray, one supposed Palinophobe …

November 22, 2009 on Page B9 A meeting of a Park Board subcommittee this week created an inaccurate perception of the Mobius Science Center project. Members of the board suggested Mobius is asking for sweeping changes … 1

November 21, 2009 on Page B4 For late-19th century anarchists, terrorism was the “propaganda of the deed.” And the most successful propaganda-by-deed in history was Sept. 11 – not just the most destructive, but the most …

November 21, 2009 on Page B4 With a firm deadline in place, the class of 2008 in Washington state rose to the challenge in reading and writing when standards were raised. However, math and science requirements …

November 21, 2009 on Page B4 It will take a significant change in policy for this nation to overcome its appalling school dropout problem, but maybe the place to start is coming up with a good …

November 21, 2009 on Page B5 For decades, Washington state has been ahead of the curve with our long-term care system, recognizing the growing demand and benefits of providing home- and community-based options for seniors and …

November 20, 2009 on Page A15 “In the next 60 seconds, 10 children will die of hunger,” says a United Nations World Food Programme online video. It continues, “For the first time in humanity, over 1 …

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November 20, 2009 on Page A15 A friend posted a message on Facebook asking if anyone knew what Skype was, if anyone had Skype and if anyone wanted to help her Skype. “Skype,” I responded helpfully, …

November 20, 2009 on Page A15 Editor’s note: This commentary from the Yakima Herald-Republic is presented in place of the customary Spokesman-Review editorial. When General Motors talks, U.S. taxpayers listen. That’s because we all have a …

November 19, 2009 on Page A15 Calm. That’s not a word one hears much these days, but calm is what some are urging in the wake of a new federal report on breast cancer screening.

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November 19, 2009 on Page A15 Accepting help can be difficult. You might have to swallow some pride. But people need to eat, and government aid is going unused. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that … 1

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November 18, 2009 on Page A13 It was in high school that I learned the terrible truth that is revisionist history: A lot of things that you think you know turn out not to be exactly … 1

November 18, 2009 on Page A13 The rise of Adderall-addled college students continues the trend of prescription drug abuse in this country. Sunday’s Spokesman- Review article by three Washington State University students took a detailed look … 2

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