Recent NWCitizen Articles

The Losing Presidential Candidate Ignored Policy for Trash-talking
David Camp · Wed Mar 8, 2017
Hillary Clinton focused almost exclusively on personal attacks on her opponent rather than policy messaging.
Apprenticeship and the Rise of Europe
David Camp · Tue Mar 7, 2017
An article on how the apprentice system is an essential institution in the economic rise of Europe.
Ericksen faces his detractors at town hall
Ralph Schwartz · Sat Mar 4, 2017
At least Doug Ericksen showed up, but he didn’t say anything to reassure a largely hostile audience at Saturday’s town hall meeting.
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City Planning Commission Transformed
Dick Conoboy · Fri Mar 3, 2017
The newest members of the commission do not come from the development industry.
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Big New Jail Not the Solution
Amy Glasser · Wed Mar 1, 2017
Amy Glasser, a professional clinical social worker, weighs in on the question of how we should approach solving our jail challenge. She is running for a county council seat.
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Public Banks Are the Answer
Dick Conoboy · Mon Feb 27, 2017
Public banks are the answer to low cost financing and divestment from the private banking casino.
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Bob Keller has passed on.
John Servais · Sun Feb 26, 2017
Bob Keller has died this Sunday evening. Professor at Fairhaven College, key participant in many environmental and community efforts, he deserves our recognition.
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Wither Goes the DNC?
Dick Conoboy · Sat Feb 25, 2017
The election of Tom Perez as DNC chair spells doom for the Democratic Party
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Satpal Sidhu to Seek Re-Election
John Servais · Fri Feb 24, 2017
Satpal Sidhu will run for the new Foothills District of Whatcom County this November in his re-election effort to the Whatcom County Council.
Breaking News: City Replaces Basketball Hoop in Franklin Park
David Camp · Tue Feb 21, 2017
Well, begins the process of replacement…..
Peak Oil? A Chaotic Transition is in Process
David Camp · Tue Feb 21, 2017
A brief look at the oil economy and prospects
On Identity Politics
David Camp · Tue Feb 14, 2017
An exploration of the ideas behind identity politics, such as they are.
Future Prospects for Whatcom County Water Supply
Eric Hirst · Sat Feb 11, 2017
Whatcom County has plenty of water in winter, when people need it least. But in summer, when demand for water is at its peak, it is often in short supply.
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Britt on Senator Ericksen
John Servais · Tue Feb 7, 2017
Over at the Latte Republic, Elisabeth Britt examines State Senator Doug Ericksen’s attendance in Olympia and compares that to state laws.
Stephanie Kountouros To Receive Paul deArmond Citizen Journalism Award
John Servais · Tue Feb 7, 2017
Stephanie Kountouros, talk show host on local community radio station KMRE, will receive the 2016 Paul deArmond Citizen Journalism Award.
Rental Inspections and the York Neighborhood
Dick Conoboy · Mon Feb 6, 2017
The state of rental registrations and inspections after six months.
Art Buchwald And The Super Bowl
Dick Conoboy · Sat Feb 4, 2017
A Super Bowl column in the tradition of the late humorist, Art Buchwald.
Ordinary Women Seize the Day
Anne Mackie · Sat Feb 4, 2017
A look behind the scenes of Bellingham’s Women’s March, which took place two weeks ago.
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“They Thought They Were Free”
Dick Conoboy · Wed Feb 1, 2017
First they came for the Muslims and I did not speak out…
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Mickey Monsanto the Sorceror’s Apprentice
David Camp · Tue Jan 31, 2017
Unintended consequences of corporate control of the food chain. And government.
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