Recent commentaries and essays
“The Center Did the Work”

The Spokesman-Review's Shawn Vestal reflects on the Center for Justice, and the Otto Zehm case.
Unbound is Unwise

Defacing a beautiful county with soul-deadening urban sprawl is neither acceptable nor inevitable.
The Empty Boxes

When it comes to police accountability in Spokane, the devils still live in the details.
Word of the day:
Respite

Word of the Day is on spring break, enjoying a respite, of sorts, from the grim and volatile trading on the global word commodities market.


