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Another look at the Electoral College | As It Turns Out
Several people I’ve talked with recently mentioned they didn’t entirely understand our Electoral College. It seems a good…
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Being grateful can be a year-round feeling | As It Turns Out
November doesn’t have to be the only time we give thanks, but gratitude can certainly help ease the…
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Looking at the Medicare debate | As It Turns Out
Medicare is a key issue of the Democratic/Republican warfare going into this November’s election.
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Championing the need for Social Security | As It Turns Out
A study recently hit the headlines finding that nearly half of Americans die in poverty. This study, instead…
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Take time to look into the Affordable Care Act | As It Turns Out
The recession has had an impact on each of our lives with inflation of necessities like food, energy,…
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Before seeking more, know what you have | As It Turns Out
Mike and I recently attended our grandson’s graduation ceremony at Memorial Stadium. Seniors had enough family and friends…
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Rest in peace, king of the ‘Wild Things’ | As It Turns Out
Sadly, the world lost a terribly delightful and talented curmudgeon when Maurice Sendak passed away recently at 83.
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Amazon, Apple and antitrust | As It Turns Out
Anyone with a connection to the Internet has probably purchased a book from Amazon. Seattle’s own darling and…
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Here’s why you’re paying more at the pump | As It Turns Out
Gas prices have hit the $4 mark in North Kitsap. It brings frustration for most of us. If…
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It’s time to reset our priorities | As It Turns Out
Years ago, in another life, many of us were young demonstrators — exerting our enthusiastic efforts for civil…
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Where to draw the corporate line | As It Turns Out
We’re at a time of unrest in history. Many people are beginning to see firsthand how big corporations…
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Rethinking resolutions and civic responsibility | As It Turns Out
New Year’s resolutions have been around since Babylonian times, when they were used mainly for settling old debts.…
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Consider both sides this Thanksgiving | As It Turns Out
Feeling challenged to share? You’re not alone. Most all of us have seen far better cash-flow days. Forty-six…
Opinion
Social services are a must | As It Turns Out | June
Most everyone, even our Congress members, seems confused concerning taxes and deficits and spending. Conservative politicians have spent…
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It’s time to stop fearing taxes | As It Turns Out | May
America, it’s time to snap out of it. It’s time to turn off our “reality” televisions shows and…
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Is the federal budget a moral document? | As It Turns Out | April
Nobody wants to talk about the federal budget, that could be how we got into this mess in…
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Sticker shock: High prices driving hunger, here and abroad | As It Turns Out | March
Why are food prices increasing? They're soaring not just here in our own neighborhood, but all over the…
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Care, understanding can prevent violence | As It Turns Out | February
Loud political deconstruction of January’s Tucson shootings continues ad nauseam. Wrestling for party advantage is an easy way…
Opinion
Affordable Care Act deserves support | As It Turns Out | November
Why do Americans spend so much more on health insurance premiums than other countries? Why are there currently…