Joel Achenbach Washington Post staff writer profile
Joel Achenbach is a staff writer for The Washington Post, contributing long form features and daily reporting since joining in the 1990s. He covers science culture and politics with a distinctive blend of brisk prose and accessible explanations.
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Miers nomination sparks calls for quiet dignity and clarity
The piece notes public uncertainty about Harriet Miers as a Supreme Court nominee, with supporters and critics debating her qualifications and philosophical leanings. It highlights Dobson and Lynn debates on religion’s role and calls for restraint, urging credibility and transparent hearings.
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Editorials offer diverse opinions from readers and are not official Herald positions. Views presented reflect individual authors and are published to stimulate discussion within the community.
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Oregon official accused of anti Indian speech fuels deadly threats
Tom Beaver reports that Douglas County Oregon commissioners Marilyn Kittleman and Dan Van Slyke face fierce clashes with the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Indians over land taxes and trust lands. Critics warn inappropriate remarks could incite violence while urging accountability and cooperation between government and tribal nations.
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YMCA Movement Advocates Local Salt Fork Model
Curt Bittner of Ottawa discusses the Salt Fork YMCA in Marshall, praising YMCAs as community builders powered by private funds, accessible to all via scholarships, and run without tax money. He urges Ottawa to consider a local YMCA, citing collaboration with city groups and a Nov. 11 bus tour from Ottawa to Marshall.
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