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Author: Joel Connelly

Retired Seattle Post-Intelligencer columnist and reporter, still writing on occasion and helping people across the Pacific Northwest make sense of current events and public policy debates.
The Great American Outdoors Act: A landmark conservation victory

The Great American Outdoors Act: A landmark conservation victory

I was a young man, or so it seemed, when writing first stories on the Land and Water Conservation Fund … Continue reading The Great American Outdoors Act: A landmark conservation victory

Majestic North Cascades would benefit from the reintroduction of the grizzly bear

Majestic North Cascades would benefit from the reintroduction of the grizzly bear

The North Cascades have lots and lots of habitat, need grizzly bears. Starting at Stevens Pass and going north to … Continue reading Majestic North Cascades would benefit from the reintroduction of the grizzly bear

The Supreme Court has sanctioned discrimination by the Catholic Church. How should Catholics respond?

The Supreme Court has sanctioned discrimination by the Catholic Church. How should Catholics respond?

As an observant Catholic, I am experiencing mounting sorrow (a phrase coined by Vatican in 1930s) at today’s U.S. Supreme … Continue reading The Supreme Court has sanctioned discrimination by the Catholic Church. How should Catholics respond?

Battle Cry of Freedom: An Independence Day favorite

On Independence Day, I often turn to James McPherson’s Pulitzer winning Civil War account Battle Cry of Freedom. ‘Thought this … Continue reading Battle Cry of Freedom: An Independence Day favorite

Retired, at last… and free to support a few worthy causes!

The first day of retirement is day of renewed citizenship. I can donate to causes and candidates that I formerly … Continue reading Retired, at last… and free to support a few worthy causes!

A heartfelt thank you to my Canadian readers

As my last week before retirement begins, I want to reach out and thank my Canadian and British Columbian readers. … Continue reading A heartfelt thank you to my Canadian readers

If you cook your goose, it helps when the result is a delicious meal

It’s wet on Whidbey this morning. I am listening to Cliff Mass on KNKX talk about our soggy weekend weather. … Continue reading If you cook your goose, it helps when the result is a delicious meal

Madison repaved? It’s a miracle!

My taxpayer dollars at work. Signs reading “Fix This Street” sprouted along bumpy Madison in 2006 when City Hall went … Continue reading Madison repaved? It’s a miracle!

Senator Collins responds to Trump’s misdeeds with yet another finger wag

I woke up this morning to steady rain and big drips. NPR’s Weekend Edition was leading with latest Trump purge, … Continue reading Senator Collins responds to Trump’s misdeeds with yet another finger wag