Opinion

Comment: Congress is surrendering its last vestige of power

In bending to the president’s will, Congress may be writing its insignificance in stone.

 

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Aug. 8

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

 

Ending EPA’s clean air rule will poison environment

On July 29, Lee Zeldin, head of Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),…

 

Mukilteo’s speed cameras aren’t very friendly

The recent installation of speed cameras in so called “Park Zones” in Mukilteo amounts to nothing more than a speedway speed trap. In both situations… Continue reading

Officials won’t stop urban sprawl, like Eastview Village

I support the community members who are appealing the approval of the Eastview Village development (“Community members file land use appeal of Eastview Village,” The… Continue reading

Schwab: Just (ignore) the facts, ma’am. Or you’re fired.

When the numbers contradict Trump’s claims or his math, the facts are about to get pink-slipped.

Comment: A nation divided should practice Lincoln’s empathy

Elected officials and the public should emulate Lincoln’s commitment to compassion and grace.

Comment: We can coexist with wolves, bears; we choose to kill them

We overstate the danger and predation and don’t recognize the value they have for ecosystems.

Dowd: Someone needs to tell men: Reading books is sexy!

Sitting down with nonfiction provides varied views into life. And women dig guys who read.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Aug. 7

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

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Protest violations of liberty for all

In all my years of loving this country I wholeheartedly embrace our diverse population, including the many immigrants who provide essential services. The folks who… Continue reading

Comment: No Trump name should appear above the Kennedy Center

Melania Trump is no patron of the arts. And Donald Trump has acted against Kennedy’s vision.

Comment: U.S. can survive Trump’s tariffs; they’re still insane

Dismantling the global trading order is to cast away American power.

Douthat: Conspiracies are real; it’s theories that can be traps

Theories can explain what remains as unexplained, but theories must withstand the facts.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Aug. 6

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

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Harrop: A welcome bit of inconsequential controversy

Some ‘genes-jeans’ word play in TV ad provides a chance to mock those who take it seriously.

Welch: It’s our money; we know where, how it’s used best

Voluntary distribution of charity — rather than taxation — supports what is most important to communities.

Comment: Attack on transgender kids isn’t just cruel; it’s a threat

Dismantling health care for transgender kids for their “protection,” could be repeated for other care.

Comment: We need a better plan to reform Social Security

The Trump administration is on to something with its ‘baby accounts,’ but it must go bigger.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Aug. 5

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

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