Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

How social media is radicalizing those who feel a loss of power | In Focus

Demagogues can now control their narrative, and people are following.

Rich Elfers, In Focus

Opinion

A government-manufactured crisis on the border | In Focus

Let’s look at how the U.S. created the mess down south.

Richard Elfers is a columnist, a former Enumclaw City Council member and a Green River College professor.

Opinion

The basics of cryptocurrency | In Focus

Is it the next gold rush?

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

The nature and purpose of taxes | In Focus

It’s all about the rewards you’re looking for your politicians to deliver

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

A midterm election prediction | In Focus

Which party is winning the arms race of ideas?

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Lies surround Russia’s invasion of Ukraine | In Focus

Those lies have even spread to American right-wing media.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Russia can’t hold Ukraine | In Focus

Without resorting to nukes, chemicals, or germs, Putin can’t win.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Is there a U.S. energy deficit? | In Focus

No — in fact, the U.S. is increasing its green energy production.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Gaslighting and false flags | In Focus

Putin was looking to utilize both to help justify his invasion of Ukraine.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Paradoxes inside the GOP | In Focus

The right bemoans cancel culture, but participates when it benefits them.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Putin doesn’t want to invade Ukraine — he has bigger plans | In Focus

Most likely, he wants to split NATO up.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

Opinion

Republican stonewalling and Democratic depression | In Focus

While the right is now the “Party of No”, voters on the left appear to be sitting out…

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“Why Do I Have to Learn This?”

It’s better to learn now, than not know it when you need it.