National opinion columns from Bellingham, WA

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At great political peril, George Ryan did the right thing.

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Leonard Pitts Jr.: What was the IRS thinking?

Well, this is a fine mess.
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: Ignoring the real while fighting the imaginary

It should've been the shot heard around the world. Chances are, you didn't hear it.
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Mary Sanchez: Conservatism needs to purge eugenics obsession

Jason Richwine is a type in American politics.
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: Running from life

Brenda Heist wanted to run away from life. Naturally, she went to Key West, Fla.
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