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For black males, stereotypes force them to be someone else

The senseless killing of Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old African American male, left me teary and speechless, but only long enough for me to quietly process what it means to be young, black and male in this supposedly post-racial society of ours.
Bread baking contest breaks the mold

NOTE: This year’s Blintzapalooza 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., March 25, at Temple Beth Hatfiloh in Olympia will feature a challah-baking contest. What is challah? Longtime Blintzapalooza bake-off judge Oscar Soule explains.
Downtown needs a unified, involved approach to its future

I loved the house I grew up in, but my folks called it “the money pit.” From the foundation up, there were major problems. Instead of posting the numbers of doctors and relatives by our phone, Mom had contact information for the plumber, electrician and a handyman who became a virtual member of the family.
It’s time for cities to stand up for the rights of human beings

Move to Amend Olympia is meeting with the Olympia City Council to take forward a resolution to demand Congress abolish corporate “personhood.” This concept stems from the 125-year Supreme Court history of corporations assuming progressively more “human rights.” At present, corporations have claimed First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and 14th Amendment rights through a series of Supreme Court rulings.
Higher education is an investment we can’t afford to neglect

A recent easing of the budget crisis facing Washington state is presenting legislators with an unexpected opportunity to both right a wrong and to invest in our state’s long-term economic health.
State could recoup millions under Fraud False Claims Act

In this upsetting time of severe budget cuts coming from Olympia, no source of revenue should be left on the table. That’s why it’s hard to understand why some representatives in Olympia are opposing ESSB 5978, the proposed Washington Medicaid Fraud False Claims Act. Modeled after a tremendously successful federal statute, the legislation would use whistle-blower tips to recover tens of millions of dollars from unscrupulous health care companies who cheat our state’s Medicaid system.
State can reduce financial payouts by preventing the harm in the first place

Our attorney general has reversed course on prevention and instead wants to remove accountability under the law to its citizens.
It’s time to move forward on the next generation of plastics recycling

Ah, dear recycler. We bless you and thank you for helping to reduce the waste flooding our land and filling up our landfills.
We can’t wait for feds to reform marijuana laws

Recently signatures were turned in to the office of the Secretary of State by New Approach Washington to qualify Initiative 502 to legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana for adults 21 and over under Washington state law.
Understanding diversity in religious beliefs helps bridge knowledge gap

A year ago, I began writing for The Olympian, and today’s article is my last.

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