Member Opinions
It is time for the Legislature to address the varied and unequal learning circumstances many Washington students face on a daily basis. Looking at schools across the state has strengthened... ...
(Note: This op-ed appeared in The News Tribune on November 22, 2023. You can also read it here.) When I considered seeking public office in 2009, my dad said to... ...
(Note: This article was published in the Spokesman-Review on Nov, 9. View the article from the newspaper site here.) Those of us border-area residents are keenly aware of the price... ...
Foster kids sleeping in cars. Escapes and fentanyl distribution in juvenile detention facilities. Violent attacks on overworked social workers. Tragic and preventable deaths of kids. These are just a few... ...
If you traveled around Washington state this summer, you likely experienced some of the extensive road construction that was happening. While it was great to see the much-needed work on... ...
“Pennies” – that’s what Governor Inslee predicted would be the impact of the state’s new carbon tax on gas prices. One year after he made that prediction, and for the... ...
“Working 9 to 5” is a Dolly Parton phrase not often uttered by volunteers, board members and employees of nonprofits in our community. That’s because, when you focus your efforts... ...
The real impact of higher gas prices is not only felt at the pump. The real impact of higher gas prices is felt at the kitchen table. It is kitchen... ...
We hear about the “true meaning of Christmas” every December. Why don’t we hear about the “true meaning of Father’s Day” every June? The first official statewide Father’s Day was... ...
At the heart of any good criminal justice policy involving substance abuse and addiction should be accountability and compassion. Although this policy will evolve and improve over time, I believe... ...