Page A9 Oh boy, William Rust (June 4) tells us we can use more trickledown economics if those obstructionist union bosses would get out of the way. Here? In good ol’ right-to-work-for-less-and-less … 162

Page A9 Regarding Becky Kramer articles, “A study in survival” (June 1) and “Rules sought for conflict over wolves” (June 11). 31

Page B8 All hell was breaking out, yet again, in the Arab world that surrounds Israel – well before the late news that broke in a most unlikely locale Friday and was … 6

Page B8 The widening gap between rich and poor is undeniable, but one way to feel better about it is to believe that poverty isn’t so bad. Many delusional Americans gaze upon … 119

Page B8 “I love the change in philosophy. Shelley is a breath of fresh air.” That would be the president of the Spokane Education Association, Jenny Rose, complimenting Spokane Public Schools Superintendent … 3

Page B9 A unique partnership is helping Spokane solve a critical problem that has troubled midsize cities for decades: a severe shortage of slots for medical residents (newly graduated medical doctors who … 6

Page B9 On Iraq, President Barack Obama is trying to pull off a perilous tightrope walk over a blustery forest fire. He faces treacherous crosswinds. We should all be rooting for him, …

Page B9 I have read the June 26 article “Boehner threatens lawsuit over Obama’s actions.” What a stupid grandstand game. 86

Page B9 Concerning the June 17 front-page article “Crisis growing in Iraq”: 66

Page B9 Another phony scandal? The current controversy surrounding the Internal Revenue Service’s targeting of conservative groups between 2009-2011 should send chills up the spines of all Americans, regardless of political affiliation. … 30

Page B9 I’m all in favor of upgrading Spokane’s parks and more in favor of upgrading the streets, but not a penny on either before all veterans in the Spokane area are … 4

Page B9 Until recently, even conservatives like myself conceded that the Nixon administration was among the most corrupt in American history. It was brought down by three young men who may have … 113

Page B9 Legacy is how history remembers us. 11

Page B4 The tea partyers made a serious blunder in Mississippi, costing them a runoff win: They carelessly slipped their magic passion potion to the opposition. The hard right’s strength comes from … 111

Page B4 It’s early, but the preliminary sparring over Washington’s budget already is underway. Gov. Jay Inslee has directed state agencies to work up budgets that reflect 15 percent spending cuts, notably … 4

Page B4 The Supreme Court this week admonished the Environmental Protection Agency for overreaching in regulating greenhouse gases. The Clean Air Act covers polluters that emit 250 tons per year (or in … 20

Page B5 The city of Spokane has proposed a refinancing plan that would invest in streets and parks by running two separate measures likely to be in front of voters this November. … 12

Page B5 WASHINGTON – As I gaze at my computer mouse pad, a rubbery version of Monet’s “Water Lilies,” I keep seeing the number 54. As in million. As in how much … 1

Page B5 It’s shameful that the so-called gun debate is so totally one-sided. Our mainstream media present the gun control lobby’s side of the debate and nothing else. 89

Page B5 Jack Abel (June 25) seems a bit confused. Maybe I can help. 9

Page B5 As an old and serious philosopher, I’ve followed and resisted our nation’s tripling of the number of people it imprisons. A third are veterans, substance abusers and/or mentally handicapped. Many … 7

Page B5 Thank you, Spokesman-Review, for the wonderful 36-page section on Everyday Heroes you printed on June 15, Father’s Day. That is the kind of reporting that uplifts everyone and encourages us …

Page B5 Corporations are often demonized as faceless exploiters of the masses that make obscene profits. In reality, corporations employ millions of people at competitive market-and talent-based wages. They deliver a safe, … 55

Page B5 Recently, The Spokesman-Review has printed articles and letters concerning actions, positions and statements made by the Presbyterian Church’s General Assembly. The narrow political nature of these ongoing activities has regrettably … 7

Page B5 Finally, I have heard discussions on the modern history of Iraq, and the centuries-old Sunni-Shia conflict. During the President George W. Bush-Iraq war, a university student asked me what was … 42

Page A13 Egypt sentenced three Al-Jazeera journalists this week to severe prison terms, in court proceedings that observers described as “farcical.” Peter Greste, Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed were charged with fabricating … 6

Page A13 Six months after negotiating a bipartisan budget compromise, Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has again successfully worked with Republicans, this time to shape a long-overdue updating of the nation’s workforce development … 4

Page A13 I am concerned about the threat our country and the rest of the world is facing. Mainly the growing, brutal strength of the Islamic extremists. 167

Page A13 As usual, the Michael Ramirez cartoons featured in the June 20, June 22 and June 23 papers are right on. 121

Page A13 In regard to Mark Silver’s letter (June 24) about being turned away from the Transportation Security Administration PreCheck quick line, even though he qualified under the program, I can understand … 15