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Have you ever wanted to be famous? | In Focus

It’s best not to compare yourself to those who have everything.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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Man, God, and the measure of all things | In Focus

What is humanism, and how does it affect you?

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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What role do you fill in your family structure? | In Focus

Knowing your role can help you figure out how to navigate tricky situations with your relatives.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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Call a spade a spade, and substation attacks terrorism

Update: two people were recently arrested in these attacks — we may soon learn their motives.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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Building tensions in the Democratically-controlled state legislature | In Focus

Moderate Democrats and Republicans need to join forces to combat extreme progressivism.

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

Opinion

The human brain does not work like a computer

The human brain does not work like a computer!

Image via Enumclaw Library Historical Collection
This photo, dated 1912, shows L. Robinson’s tower.

Life

The history of Boise Creek

When you travel toward Buckley on 244th Avenue S.E., before you come to State Route 410, you pass…

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"

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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"

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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…