Jerry Large
I try to write about the intersections of everyday life and big issues. I like to invite readers to think a little differently. The topics I choose represent the things in which I take an interest, and I try to deal with them the way most folks would, sometimes seriously, sometimes with a sense of humor. My column runs Mondays and Thursdays.
Research morsels: Swallow with care | Jerry Large
Research reinforces an old idea: Whether you’re served food or ideas, it pays to be careful about what you ingest.
Just say yes to tougher DUI laws | Jerry Large
Olympia should move forward with a stricter approach to drunken driving despite real obstacles.
Do you really know your neighbors? | Jerry Large
Neighborhoods where there is a healthy sense of community have the best chance of avoiding the pain Ariel Castro caused in Cleveland.
Seattle woman’s love helped set prisoner free | Jerry Large
To free the man she loves from prison, a Seattle woman fought a six-year battle against an unusually long sentence for a nonviolent drug offender.
Dance lover takes life step by step | Jerry Large
Sonny Newman’s Dance Hall is closing, but at 82, after a lifetime of following his passion, he’s looking for life’s next big adventure.
Inequality a poor path to follow | Jerry Large
Economic inequality is growing and eroding paths to success, but many Americans have trouble seeing solutions.
Pitfalls in putting data to work | Jerry Large
Data from studies can be helpful in solving problems, if you’re aware of pitfalls.
The right answer for math class | Jerry Large
A maverick math teacher gets results the old-fashioned way.
Turning outrage into action | Jerry Large
Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposal to combat drunken driving turns outrage into viable solutions.
Getting up to speed on car safety | Jerry Large
Dangerous drivers make owning a protective car a priority.
Readers point the way to reduce repeat DUIs problem | Jerry Large
Readers help point the way to actions that can reduce drunken driving.