Castle doctrines pose threat to safety

Jon Mack, Clarion Staff
March 27, 2012

A 10-year-old girl is shot dead as she runs into a neighbor’s house for help while her grandfather lay dying of a heart attack. A volunteer for the local food pantry distributing contribution bags surprises a homeowner in the dark early evening hours and is killed. Another man’s teenage daughter’s... Read more »

Right, wrong reasons for open records requests

Jennifer Abplanalp, Opinions Editor
April 13, 2011

Good and fair democratic government is fueled by the public’s belief and trust in the transparency of that government. Remove that transparency and that trust and accountability is lost. To maintain that transparency, open records laws are vital for maintaining the accountability of those in charge. In... Read more »