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Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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The urban / rural divide | In Focus

Here are some of the biggest differences between large cities and towns like Enumclaw.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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3 ways to help prevent mass shootings that don’t threaten the 2nd Amendment | In Focus

These are simple measures most people can get behind.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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Ruling by principle and integrity | In Focus

If only Congress acted more like the Enumclaw City Council.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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King County failed local taxpayers with lack of drainage district oversight | In Focus

How can 30 years of election go without the county checking in?

Rich Elfers, “In Focus”

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On constructs | In Focus

Justice, mercy and humility are better constructs than exclusion and discrimination.

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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For politicians, the abortion debate is about power, not morality | In Focus

Forget Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, agnosticism/atheism. Almost all Americans worship the same god. It doesn’t matter whether you are…

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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The national culture wars aren’t affecting local education | In Focus

Teachers at White River and Auburn say issues over “don’t say gay” and CRT don’t really affect their…

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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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

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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.

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The basics of cryptocurrency | In Focus

Is it the next gold rush?

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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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"

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A midterm election prediction | In Focus

Which party is winning the arms race of ideas?

Rich Elfers, "In Focus"

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Lies surround Russia’s invasion of Ukraine | In Focus

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