NEW High court hits mark on benefit claim - The U.S. Supreme Court this week deftly bridged the gap between modern science and old laws in establishing children conceived through in vitro fertilization after their father's death are not eligible for Social Security survivor benefits. ...MORE...
It's already time to focus on elections - The weeks leading up to the election of local, state and federal officials -- dubbed the "silly season" by many -- starts earlier than usual in Washington state. The filing period for candidates was last week, earlier than usual, because the primary elect...MORE...
Hip replacement for death row inmate absurd - It's common to hear people talk about trying to attain a win-win situation. Officials in Kentucky are facing a no-win situation....MORE...
Government shouldn't legislate against every way of getting hurt - According to The Associated Press, a growing number of communities are imposing fines for walking while texting. Ft. Lee, N.J., police are issuing $85 fines for careless walking. They point to situations where people texting, talking on cellphones or list...MORE...
Congress plays games while nation suffers - Everyone knows politics is dirty. We have become so used to the mudslinging and twisting of the truth by both sides that the only way we could be surprised is if it didn't occur.Yet through all of this posturing, preening and pointing of fingers, we alway...MORE...
Homeless need training, support not Bill of Rights - Rhode Island's heart is in the right place, but its first-of-its-kind "Homeless Bill of Rights" is a step that isn't needed....MORE...
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