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Comment: Each of us celebrates Christmas in our own way
Whether on the job or off, in northern or southern climes, sacred or secular, it’s our happy place.
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Comment: Holiday gift-giving aftermath: pile of wrapping trash
During the holidays we use and throw out about a quarter of our trash. Here’s how to cut…
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Comment: Just what do we get out of giving?
An anthropologist says our drive to give gifts goes deep in human history, touching on social bonds.
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Comment: Public utilities group sees threat to ratepayers
An agreement regarding the future of Snake River dams left many parties out of the discussions.
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Comment: How global warming escalated 2023’s climate disasters
Greenhouse gases trap heat from the sun and earth’s surface, intensifying the strength of weather events.
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Comment: Local political news may not be enough to help outlets
Coverage of mayoral elections didn’t increase consumer’s use of local news. Serving broader interests may.
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Comment: Will Supreme Court take Trump off Colorado ballot?
Justices will have three questions to answer, including whether this is even their decision to make.
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Comment: Even heavy on ‘pledges,’ COP28 climate summit mattered
The pledges to transition from fossil fuels and other promises can still be turned into action.
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Comment: Putin’s escape of sanctions isn’t reason to end them
Alone, the West’s sanctions won’t convince Russia to end its war, but they are a vital multilateral effort.
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Comment: ‘Transition’ from fossil fuels must be more than pledge
Following the underwhelming COP28 statement, U.S. must take lead on move away from oil consumption.
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Comment: Justice O’Connor saw civics ed as vital to democracy
The late jurist developed curriculum that has shown improvement in youths’ understanding and engagement.
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Comment: U.S. backing of Palestinian state only hope for peace
After failure of the Oslo accords, the best path forward is to recognize Palestine and then talk.
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Analysis: What did and didn’t get done at COP28 climate summit
It ended without a timetable, but for the first time it acknowledged the need to ‘transition’ from fossil…
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Comment: Same injury, same ER, but $2,500 difference in billing
Huge discrepancies in charges for the same treatment are common. We need a medical consumer bureau.
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Comment: The college campus as a free-speech battleground
Codes of conduct, both more and less protective than the First Amendment, are difficult to navigate.
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Comment: Agreement restores hope for salmon of Snake River
A pact among Tribes and state and federal governments can restore the runs of fish many depend on.
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Comment: Palliative care, hospice care serve different needs
Both tailor care based on a patient’s needs, but each focuses on different aspects of the medical journey.
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Comment: Your gift gives much more when you shop locally
Shopping for the holidays in your town supports small businesses, jobs and your community.
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Forum: $100 million to aid homeless a bargain for budget, souls
Bottom-line thinking forgets the costs we incur by ignoring social problems and allowing them to grow.
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Schwab: A fevered mind’s musings? Nope, just usual GOP outrages
The sickness is in denying necessary care to women and providing comfort to authoritarians.