Opinion - Redmond Reporter

Same sex, same rules: Gay and lesbian couples deserve the right to be married | Editorial

Our state is on the verge of giving gay and lesbian couples the right to be married. It’s long overdue and deserves to be passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Chris Gregoire.

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Ringing in Chinese New Year marks a fresh start | Samantha Pak

Some people fear 2012 could mean the end of the world, but others see this year in a more positive light.

Unprecedented virtual protest rallies opposition to dangerous Internet bills | Andrew Villeneuve

On Wednesday, Capitol Hill was jolted by perhaps the most extraordinary protest ever organized in the history of the United States of America.

Just fix it: Legislators shouldn’t wait until 2018 to solve education mess | Editorial

The Washington State Supreme Court ruled last week that the state is not complying with its constitutional duty to “make ample provision for the basic education of all children in Washington.” Is anyone surprised? It’s not just that the state is nickel-and-diming our kids; it’s more like it’s doing it by $5s and $10s.

Time for atax increase? Phone survey will help guide city decision makers | Editorial

Is now the right time for the City of Redmond to ask for a tax increase? Randomly selected residents will be asked to participate in an automated phone survey as early as Sunday, which will help city leaders answer this question.

It’s no longer just a Dream | Obama wins presidency

The Dream is finally a reality. Almost half a century ago, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I have a dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. He inspired our country to believe that there was a better America to be had, despite our violent history. As an African-American, I wept openly on Nov. 4 as we saw that dream become a reality.