Employment: A clean slate

In “New 2026 minimum wage, laws take effect” (Jan. 1, Northwest), The Seattle Times described several newly effective state laws. House Bill 1747 should be added to the list. This expands the 2018 Fair Chance Act that stops employers from asking about …

January 9, 2026
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Federal policies: Lessons of history

Re: “ICE officer kills driver in Minneapolis, inciting turmoil” (Jan. 8, A1): As national tensions rise over federal enforcement and local resistance, it’s worth remembering that our country has faced similar structural conflicts before. The issues tod…

January 9, 2026
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