Opinion
Politicians master the art of framing | Rich Elfers’ Politics in Focus
In order to win big stakes elections in America, it’s necessary to frame your opponent in an unfavorable…
Opinion
Reaching for the other side of the aisle | Rich Elfers’ Politics in Focus
Have you had enough of slanted political views, slander and stubborn, self-righteous partisanship? I have. I’m glad elections…
Opinion
Understanding Syria | Rich Elfers’ Politics in Focus
Syria is a nation formed by Britain and France out of the remains of the Ottoman Empire after…
Opinion
What happens if no one wins? | RICH ELFERS
All the polls say this presidential election will be very close. According to one political writer, it will…
Opinion
Could this year’s election beget a historic glitch? | Politics in Focus
All the polls say this presidential election will be very close. According to one political writer, it will…
Opinion
Politics and ethics can coexist | RICH ELFERS
Recently I announced a guest Pacific Lutheran University professor at my church would be discussing Christian ethics and…
Opinion
Political fractures fuel candidates’ dishonesty | Politics in Focus
Recently I announced a guest Pacific Lutheran University professor at my church would be discussing Christian ethics and…
Opinion
Apartheid impacts are still felt in South Africa | RICH ELFERS
Crime and violence are notoriously high in South Africa. If you drive around just about anywhere you will…
Opinion
Executive privilege a tricky trap | Rich Elfers
Gov. Chris Gregoire is under pressure for claiming executive privilege. The issues involve withholding of emails and internal…
Opinion
Editorial | A high price paid for freedom | Rich Elfers
How do you react to injustice when dealing with your government or in the workplace? That was one…
Opinion
Racism of apartheid had deep economic roots | Rich Elfers’ Politics in Focus
How do you react to injustice when dealing with your government or in the workplace? That was one…
Opinion
Editorial | Blame often is unfairly aimed | Rich Elfers
Government leaders are often criticized for the wrong reasons. Presidents, whether they are Republican or Democrat, are sometimes…
Opinion
The limitations of executive power | Rich Elfers’ Politics in Focus
Government leaders are often criticized for the wrong reasons. Presidents, whether they are Republican or Democrat, are sometimes…