Vancouver resident John Ford argues that restoring human dignity to public discourse is essential before meaningful immigration reform can occur.

Mark Harmsworth argues that rising minimum wages and B&O tax increases are driving higher food prices and squeezing low-income consumers and small businesses across Washington state.

Lars Larson criticizes Washington and Oregon governors over licensing policies he says are linked to deadly truck crashes and ongoing highway safety risks.

Camas resident Anthony Teso argues that constitutional protections apply to immigrants and warns that limiting one group’s rights risks undermining everyone’s civil liberties.

This poll asks readers whether enforcing U.S. immigration laws should be viewed as a lawful responsibility rather than an act of racism.