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Pope Francis: In this Election, Picking the “Lesser of Two Evils”

The Pope when asked about candidates for the American presidency, he replied: "Both are against life, the one that throws out migrants and the one that kills children. Both are against life."  What should a citizen do? "Vote, and one has to choose the lesser evil."

Father F.X. Prefontaine – An Original

Upon Father Prefontaine's death he left a bequest of $5,000 to the city for the construction of a public fountain.  Today that blue-tiled pool rests at the junction of Yesler and Third, not far from the site of the young priest's $6 a month clapboard room and chapel.

Where Are this Year’s Women Candidates?

Overall, the drop in women congressional contenders this cycle is significantly greater among Republicans. Only 17.6 percent of the Republican House candidates are women.

Northwest Wines and Alcohol Content

For most of the 25 years I reviewed wines for Wine Enthusiast, finished alcohol (abv) was not...

Ferguson Campaign Outspends Reichert’s by 10 to 1

The closed GOP wallets in this race speak volumes about the party’s diminished brand and slim chances in 2024. 

Montana’s Jon Tester and the Battle for Rural America

So, let’s face it, Democrats have failed in messaging to rural Americans about the actual benefits Democrats have consistently helped achieve. But that’s just the start of Democratic failures in messaging.