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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Editorial | Who won, lost the meltdown? | Rich Elfers
Did you ever stop to ask yourself, “Who were the winners and losers of the 2008 economic meltdown?”…
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Villains of 2008 meltdown remain unpunished | Rich Elfers’ Politics in Focus
Did you ever stop to ask yourself, “Who were the winners and losers of the 2008 economic meltdown?”…