Author: Ed Barton

We can reduce gun violence deaths – with policies that focus on addressing the root causes, are realistic, implementable, and are data-driven. This article from Cato has some interesting perspectives and potential suggestions – backed by data. It’s with the read. It requires investment in programs and policies. It requires addressing cultures of drugs, poverty,… Continue reading We Can Reduce Gun Violence Deaths With Data Driven Solutions

“Man finds himself a technological giant and an ethical child.” – Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga. The Benedictine values we embrace and endeavor to infuse in our actions at Saint Martin’s University emphasize a value of stewardship – not exploitation – of resources. This is the message of Pope Francis in his encyclical Laudato Si. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcPh8PeU6qw&feature=share What… Continue reading Laudato Si

For everybody who is angsting over Kim Wyman and Jay Inslee’s decision on voter data…it’s all right here – subject to the RCW as noted: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/vrdb/extract-requests.aspx Oh – and the Social Security Administration and Internal Revenue Service are executive agencies – and have data, too. And the president already runs those… Medicare, Medicaid, Federal Student… Continue reading Voter Information and Public Information 

This is absolutely the wrong way to deal with the press, even hostile or “fake news” press, and the actions by the administration are unacceptable. White House bars Daily News, multiple outlets from press briefing. The White House barred multiple outlets from getting briefed as it let a select few in to ask questions. Freedom… Continue reading Press Bias – Barring the Press is the Wrong Approach