Terry Peretti’s response feels a bit condescending when he asks me, “Tell us, when does human life begin?” (The Beachcomber, Feb. 28) I could share… Continue reading
One of our people in the Native community said the difference between white people and Indians is that Indian people know they are oppressed but… Continue reading
Last week’s headlines and photographs will likely stick with many of us for a long time to come: young people streaming out of schools across… Continue reading
As an adult, parent and grandparent, I am embarrassed to tell my children that it is up to them to protect themselves while attending school.… Continue reading
When I write for the Beachcomber, typically my aim is to provoke a few chuckles, but today, I’d like to raise the visibility of an… Continue reading
We at The Beachcomber — well, those of us that are old enough, anyway — find ourselves longing more and more for the days of… Continue reading
I too was at the packed Matisyahu concert and saw his two protesters outside in the cold (“Artist supports Israeli military, contributing to conflict,” March… Continue reading
In response to Terry Peretti’s letter (“When does human life begin?” Feb. 28), most of us pro-choice folks believe that human life begins when the… Continue reading
Like so many residents who owe a great deal of thanks to the wonderful folks at Vashon Pharmacy, I was disappointed to hear the news… Continue reading
It seems schadenfreude is not out of place regarding the new theater and gallery space. Many islanders expressed the wish for a small, intimate theater… Continue reading
I am grateful for Governor Inslee’s courage and integrity in vetoing in its entirety SB 6617, our lawmakers’ ill-conceived effort to exempt themselves from Washington’s… Continue reading
An artist supports Israeli military, contributing to conflictOn Feb. 20, I stood vigil outside the Vashon Center for the Arts while Matisyahu performed. I did… Continue reading
The schooling industry is a self-serving institution. Its unions (mostly the teachers’ union) have far-reaching control over elected officials, enough to make the NRA look… Continue reading
Many of us first heard of Winona LaDuke when she ran as Ralph Nader’s vice-presidential candidate in 1996 and 2000. A graduate of Harvard and… Continue reading
The unprecedented media response to the state Legislature’s effort to exempt itself from portions of Washington’s sunshine law has — not a bit ironically —… Continue reading
I was intrigued by the letter written by Bekah Townsend (“Anti-choice tactics are troubling,” Feb. 21). Bekah, help us anti-abortionists understand. Tell us, when does… Continue reading
The Vashon Maury Community Food Bank is a community resource much like our library, fire station and medical clinic. It is supported by us, for… Continue reading
In review of the recent VCA Town Hall meeting, thanks to Kevin Joyce for moderating a sticky confrontation. His composure gave many there the courage… Continue reading
I moved to the Seattle area, from Washington D.C., in August of 1987. Since then, I have for some reason not ever been to Vashon… Continue reading
More than two years ago, King County Metro set out to improve public transportation options on the island and convened a group of about a… Continue reading
