Lest We Forget | On Coercion & Fear Remembering what George Orwell says about coercion in Animal Farm, and what Jesus says about fear in the Bible.
Yakima Mayor Janice Deccio: Abuse of Power Yakima Mayor Janice Deccio, Assistant Mayor Soneya Lund, and their allies have been caught in a scandal of vindictive hubris against innocent signature gatherers.
OPINION - 2023 Yakima Election Endorsements The Yakima County Republican Party has finally made endorsements. The RED Editorial Team offers its opinions.
Lest We Forget - Part 4 Remembering your basic rights. Comparing the communist and capitalist views of property rights.
RED Hot Opinion - Stop Kissing Cousens! She voted for Barack, Bernie, and Joe. Holly Cousens' values are not yours.
In With The New - Some Inside Baseball Introduction It was cold, icy, and sunny December day at the Fairbridge Hotel on North First Street. I was having a hard time finding a place to park in the large, crowded parking lot. The annual Republican “organization meeting” was about to kick off and we were electing who was
Editorial - Primary Education Inslee's government has decided that WA schools should teach "comprehensive sex education."
Lest We Forget - Part 2 Remembering the Yale Experiment, and the original supporters of our 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendment rights.
Ep. I - "A Surprise for Mr. DeLeon" A new stethoscope protruded from the left jacket pocket of Luis DeLeon as he shuffled across the deserted crosswalk on the corner of Yakima Ave and 1st Street. Moseying into the alley without a single furtive glance or nervous pause, Luis turned his collar up against the chilling wind. Displaying
Perpetuating the COVID Crisis What is a State of Emergency? What are the metrics for a pandemic? And most importantly, when do these end?
Lest We Forget - Part 1 Remembering the "Fine People" interview, 2004 Washington Governor's race, and our 1st and 2nd Amendment rights.
Jared Bower on Banquet & Ball I was surprised when I received the elaborate invitation to what would be my very first Ball. I was halfway through my junior year of high school and suffered from a crippling inability to relate to women. I was determined not to date until I was able to support a
Interview with Yakima Councilman Jason White and Zach Stambaugh Yakima City Councilman White and Attorney Zach Stambaugh give an update on the attempt by Attorney Liz Hallock to recall Jason White.
Interview – Jared Bower and Jason White Discuss Transgender Legislation Discussing transgender legislation and Jason’s perspective on the current state of events.
The Dangers of Progressive Liberalism & The Failures of Traditional Conservatism To properly understand the inherent failures of Conservatism, we must first look at the objects and aims of Liberalism. The Goal of Progressive Liberalism Progressive Liberalism seeks to empower those who do not have power, whether due to poverty, race, sexual orientation, religion, or any other reason. This goal is
What in the World is Wrong with Art? "Art" is a word with multiple connotations and associations. For some, art means refinement and culture. For many others, it means snobbery and affectation. The word instantly conjures the mental image of pretentious pseudo-intellectuals in black turtlenecks, pondering and pontificating upon an "avant garde" work that
Hurricane: A Poem She is a spring-fresh sea. Her hair is smoother than the water-worn stones paler than the creamy pieces of abandoned shells her eyes are the night sky; dark and deep, yet speckled with proudly glittering starlight. He is the storm and sky above. Heavy contrasts; softest blue in his eyes
Game Review: Legend of the Five Rings By Lewis Dymer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Kakita Asami of the Crane Clan delicately refilled four teacups: one for each of her Lion Clan hosts, one for her bodyguard, and finally one for herself. How she longed to be a student again, when mastering proper tea-pouring techniques was the greatest of her
Not an Unbiased Report Everyone's reporting is influenced by their beliefs, and there is no such thing as "unbiased" news.
The Plaza Problem What’s all this about a plaza going in downtown? The plaza project has been in the works for over three years now. While most people have heard of it, not many people know much about what it is really going to do. The Yakima Central Plaza project is based
The Scarecrow In the corner of a blank, bare room Wrapped and robed in bedclothes, Draped all across a rough-hewn wood cross, Hangs a lifeless, ragged scarecrow. A canvas bag stuffed full of straw, And dried paint to make a face Looks up the sky with sorrowful eyes, With ceaseless, sightless sad
Netflix Review: The Great British Baking Show By Alexis Sheere British accents, the politest of put downs, and food that is “absolutely scrummy” all find their home in The Great British Baking Show. In this quirky series, amateur bakers face various challenges that test their technique, knowledge, and creativity. Refreshingly, the contestants are all civil and friendly