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		<title>Opinion: ‘Society should have offered this killer psychological help’</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:25:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-lars-larson-minneapolis-tragedy-opinion-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Lars Larson argues society endorsed delusion instead of offering psychological help to Minneapolis church killer Robin Westman, leaving children dead and families devastated." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-lars-larson-minneapolis-tragedy-opinion-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-lars-larson-minneapolis-tragedy-opinion-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-lars-larson-minneapolis-tragedy-opinion-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-lars-larson-minneapolis-tragedy-opinion-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Large_Clark-County-Today-lars-larson-minneapolis-tragedy-opinion.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Lars Larson argues society endorsed delusion instead of offering psychological help to Minneapolis church killer Robin Westman, leaving children dead and families devastated.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: ‘I feel bad for the former president, I really do’</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 22:56:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-ken-vance-biden-rehabilitation-opinion-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Editor Ken Vance reflects on Joe Biden’s recent media appearances and calls for answers about leadership during his presidency." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-ken-vance-biden-rehabilitation-opinion-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-ken-vance-biden-rehabilitation-opinion-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-ken-vance-biden-rehabilitation-opinion-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-ken-vance-biden-rehabilitation-opinion-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-ken-vance-biden-rehabilitation-opinion.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Editor Ken Vance reflects on Joe Biden’s recent media appearances and calls for answers about leadership during his presidency.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: The long list of ways Washington’s Democratic legislators are pushing to raise taxes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:21:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-2025-03-10-Taxapalooza-Cover-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Nancy Churchill critiques Washington Democrats’ push for tax increases, highlighting major legislative proposals that could impact residents." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-2025-03-10-Taxapalooza-Cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-2025-03-10-Taxapalooza-Cover-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-2025-03-10-Taxapalooza-Cover-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-2025-03-10-Taxapalooza-Cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-2025-03-10-Taxapalooza-Cover.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Nancy Churchill critiques Washington Democrats’ push for tax increases, highlighting major legislative proposals that could impact residents.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: WA Progressives lost in 2024 &#8211; they just don&#8217;t know it</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 19:41:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-opinion-column-david-boze-washington-policy-center-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="David Boze of the Washington Policy Center shares insights on local government policies and their impact." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-opinion-column-david-boze-washington-policy-center-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-opinion-column-david-boze-washington-policy-center-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-opinion-column-david-boze-washington-policy-center-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-opinion-column-david-boze-washington-policy-center-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Large_Clark-County-Today-opinion-column-david-boze-washington-policy-center.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>David Boze of the Washington Policy Center shares insights on local government policies and their impact.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Workers need money — and the many other gifts work can bring</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:44:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-Workers-Need-Money-Opinion-Column-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Elizabeth New Hovde discusses the value of work, its benefits for workers and employers, and its impact on personal growth." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-Workers-Need-Money-Opinion-Column-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-Workers-Need-Money-Opinion-Column-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-Workers-Need-Money-Opinion-Column-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-Workers-Need-Money-Opinion-Column-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-Workers-Need-Money-Opinion-Column.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Elizabeth New Hovde discusses the value of work, its benefits for workers and employers, and its impact on personal growth.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Tiny transportation</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:17:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Tiny-Transportation-Quadricycles-Doug-Dahl-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl explains the potential of tiny car-like quadricycles on U.S. roads, addressing safety, legality, and economic benefits." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Tiny-Transportation-Quadricycles-Doug-Dahl-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Tiny-Transportation-Quadricycles-Doug-Dahl-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Tiny-Transportation-Quadricycles-Doug-Dahl-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Tiny-Transportation-Quadricycles-Doug-Dahl-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Tiny-Transportation-Quadricycles-Doug-Dahl.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl explains the potential of tiny car-like quadricycles on U.S. roads, addressing safety, legality, and economic benefits.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Bank your vote</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:11:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Nancy-Churchill-Opinion-Bank-Your-Vote-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Nancy Churchill shares why voters should cast their ballots early in Washington, explaining the benefits of “banking your vote” and how to track it." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Nancy-Churchill-Opinion-Bank-Your-Vote-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Nancy-Churchill-Opinion-Bank-Your-Vote-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Nancy-Churchill-Opinion-Bank-Your-Vote-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Nancy-Churchill-Opinion-Bank-Your-Vote-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Nancy-Churchill-Opinion-Bank-Your-Vote.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Nancy Churchill shares why voters should cast their ballots early in Washington, explaining the benefits of “banking your vote” and how to track it.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Letter: Reject Charter Amendments No. 17 and 18 – Stop the power grab</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 23:16:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Reject-Charter-Amendments-Rob-Anderson-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Rob Anderson urges Clark County residents to reject Charter Amendments 17 and 18, calling them a power grab that undermines citizen rights." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Reject-Charter-Amendments-Rob-Anderson-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Reject-Charter-Amendments-Rob-Anderson-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Reject-Charter-Amendments-Rob-Anderson-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Reject-Charter-Amendments-Rob-Anderson-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Reject-Charter-Amendments-Rob-Anderson.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Rob Anderson urges Clark County residents to reject Charter Amendments 17 and 18, calling them a power grab that undermines citizen rights.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Taxpayer-funded solar EV chargers cost five times as much as regular chargers but produce far less electricity</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 23:03:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Taxpayer-funded-solar-EV-chargers-Todd-Myers-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Taxpayer-funded solar EV chargers in Washington are five times more expensive than regular chargers, yet produce far less electricity." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Taxpayer-funded-solar-EV-chargers-Todd-Myers-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Taxpayer-funded-solar-EV-chargers-Todd-Myers-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Taxpayer-funded-solar-EV-chargers-Todd-Myers-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Taxpayer-funded-solar-EV-chargers-Todd-Myers-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Taxpayer-funded-solar-EV-chargers-Todd-Myers.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Taxpayer-funded solar EV chargers in Washington are five times more expensive than regular chargers, yet produce far less electricity.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Opinion: Wages taken from workers often give paid time off to others more than once</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 23:14:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-Opinion-Wages-Taken-From-Workers-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Elizabeth New discusses how Washington state&#039;s PFML fund impacts workers’ wages, especially those of lower-income earners." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-Opinion-Wages-Taken-From-Workers-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-Opinion-Wages-Taken-From-Workers-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-Opinion-Wages-Taken-From-Workers-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-Opinion-Wages-Taken-From-Workers-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-Opinion-Wages-Taken-From-Workers.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Elizabeth New discusses how Washington state's PFML fund impacts workers’ wages, especially those of lower-income earners.]]></description>
		
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