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Wearing the American flag isn’t racist, but it’s not respectful, either

Letters to the Editor

Wearing the American flag isn’t racist, but it’s not respectful, either

U.S. Code says the flag shouldn’t be worn.

Systemic racism is a broken promise | The Thing About Hope

Opinion

Systemic racism is a broken promise | The Thing About Hope

And being comfortable simply isn’t good enough anymore.

Systemic racism is real, whether you believe it or not

Letters to the Editor

Systemic racism is real, whether you believe it or not

It’s a pattern, not one isolated event.

I won’t shop where businesses don’t enforce masks

Letters to the Editor

I won’t shop where businesses don’t enforce masks

I, too, am disappointed in Enumclaw’s business community’s response to the pandemic.

Mail delivery failing

Letters to the Editor

Mail delivery failing

Even overseas, I’ve gotten better mail service.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Opinion

Editorial: State lawmakers shouldn’t wait to start budget work

Making tough choices on cuts and revenue can’t wait until next year and hopes for better news.

The definition of family

Opinion

The definition of family

Both the Democratic and Republican conventions showcased what each party views as a “family”.

Students talking about racism a ‘wake up call’

Letters to the Editor

Students talking about racism a ‘wake up call’

I thought out little town was in a different place when it came to race.

Shakespeare and sex jokes, Act IV

Opinion

Shakespeare and sex jokes, Act IV

This time, we take a look at “King Lear”.

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

Race relations and your local police department | Roegner

The jury is our citizens, and they are divided.

Rico Thomas, left, has been a clerk in the Fuel Center/Mini Mart at Safeway in Federal Way for the past 5 years. Kyong Barry, right, has been with Albertsons for 18 years and is a front end supervisor in Auburn. Both are active members of UFCW 21. Courtesy photos

Opinion

Grocery store workers deserve respect and hazard pay | Guest column

As grocery store workers in King County, we experience the hard, cold realities of the COVID-19 pandemic every…

Wearing the American flag isn’t racist

Letters to the Editor

Wearing the American flag isn’t racist

Don’t make snap judgements.

How five minutes a day can alter your financial future

Opinion

How five minutes a day can alter your financial future

A new habit is hard to learn, but you’ll benefit in the long run.