Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

The myth of childhood resilience | In Focus

It’s not automatic, and adults need to help kids on the path toward healing.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Life in China | In Focus

Be glad you lived in the United States.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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Midterm take-aways: Gen Z and the arms-race of ideas | In Focus

Republicans drove away some of their usual supporters by promoting abortion bans.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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So much progress in so short a time | In Focus

Looking back at spending time with my grandparents on their farm.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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We value individuality, but often fall for emotional group-think | In Focus

Fear is a bigger motivator than pleasure.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

We should vote for a candidate’s merit, not ‘against’ their opponent | In Focus

Let’s quit attacking people on the other side of the aisle and start showing what we can bring…

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Some visionaries you should listen to | In Focus

These are people who are able to see the big picture; heed their words, but recognize their limits.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Political jockeying before the midterms | In Focus

Republicans are stirring up their base — but the picture they’re painting doesn’t reflect reality.

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

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I support Patty Murray, despite her fear tactics | In Focus

Don’t forget that Republicans scare and lie to their supporters, too.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

How to spot extreme politicians: evasion and silence | In Focus

Fortunato and Larkin fit the bill to a T.

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

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We are all susceptible to biases and fallacies | In Focus

Background and education don’t matter — how we see the world is skewed.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Takeaways from a road trip from Puget Sound to Montana

It’s important to remind yourself that geography can shape politics.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Seattle needs to wise up and stop doubling down | In Focus

Homelessness and crime are problems that can be solved — if leaders can stop being stubborn.