A mailman offers a big bear hug in sympathy and harmony
For this New Year I hope that all of us find a sense of sympathy and harmony with those around us.
Thanksgiving now is a lot better than it was then
While it is a cliché to state what you're thankful for, I am thankful for what I have today and for the way things turned out.
Dear Gov. Snyder: Syrian refugees are welcome in my home
"Contrary to your declaration of denying refugees a home, I am going to defy your ban and will offer MY home in Traverse City, Michigan."
Love, hate, and Islamophobia
"After last Friday's senseless tragedy in Paris, the rejection of my loved ones reached a fever pitch."
Remembering Sequim’s perennial Postmaster, Mary Brown
Mary Brown was the living embodiment of the "fighting Irish," a "never give up, never give in" spirit of independence and progressivism.
How “zero tolerance” tolerates inequality
Despite zero evidence that zero tolerance policies improve school safety and discipline, they remain firmly in place today.
Ten fateful days in Mississippi, March 1962
"In March 1962 I was a sophomore at Brandeis University, becoming increasingly aware of the broad social movements occurring across America."
What I learned from my good neighbor, Good Joe
"All good things, all great things, sadly do not last forever. Good Joe passed on this year..."
Sweaty palms and election choices: Your mailman talks turkey
The choice is clear. Crystal clear. We have to engage and influence our friends, family members, co-workers, and even some strangers to vote for pro-worker candidates.
Don Coulter, a fighter’s story
Every step that Don Coulter takes on his tough road to recovery, has been supported by his wife, family, his union and community.
