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Referendum 74: Legalization of same-sex marriage

October 25, 2012

Referendum 74 or R74 is a referendum to approve or reject the February 2012 bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in the state of Washington. The intent of the original bill, Senate Bill 6239,...

Spokane County: Local ballot

October 25, 2012

Whitworth is located in District 1 of Spokane County, where the position of County Commissioner will be up for election as incumbent Republican candidate Todd Mielke is running against John Roskelley...

Washington: State ballot

October 25, 2012

Six initiatives and referendums come before Washington voters for approval. Capturing widespread media attention are Referendum 74 concerning same sex marriage and Initative 1240 concerning the creation...

Campaigns of deception: Does deceit govern the 2012 presidential election?

October 25, 2012

During the Town Hall debates last week, Governor Mitt Romney slammed President Barack Obama for his delayed response in calling last month’s attacks on a U.S. Consulate in Libya an act of terrorism,...

Special Issue Voter’s Guide 2012: Barack Obama

October 25, 2012

I remember about four years ago, sitting in my now mother-in-law’s living room watching the news as votes were counted. I sat in tension, quietly rooting for Obama in this conservative household....

Special Issue Voter’s Guide 2012: Mitt Romney

October 25, 2012

This election, the choice is clear as to which candidate can most effectively lead our country out of recession and into greater economic prosperity: Mitt Romney. When I think about the most important...

I-1240: Creation of public charter schools

October 24, 2012

Initiative Measure No. 1240 is a prominent issue for Washington state voters this election and concerns  the creation of a public charter school system in the state. Many students on campus may have...

Washington: Candidates for governor

October 24, 2012

Washington voters face a choice between Democrat Jay Inslee and Republican Rob McKenna in a tight race for governor this November. Inslee earned a law degree from Willamette University. Living...

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