Opinion

Biden must stop supplying weapons to Israel, Ukraine

Bad foreign policy will come back to haunt us in the long…

 

Comment: Flow of U.S. guns into Mexico is other border crisis

Guns, legal and illegal, are contributing to crime and instability in Mexico, driving many to seek asylum.

 

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, March 19

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

 

Students use a 3D model to demonstrate their groups traffic solutions at Hazelwood Elementary School on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: Your choice, drivers; slow down or pay up

More traffic cameras will soon be in use in cities and highways, with steep penalties for violations.

Students use a 3D model to demonstrate their groups traffic solutions at Hazelwood Elementary School on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Protect Affordable Care Act by rejecting Trump

The stakes are high in this year’s presidential election. If candidate Donald Trump is elected, among the threats we will face is the loss of… Continue reading

Support candidates who support schools

I promised I would stop writing these letters because the gates of change can only be opened from the inside. But I cannot sit by… Continue reading

Carson gets a chance to sound the horn in an Everett Fire Department engine with the help of captain Jason Brock during a surprise Make-A-Wish sendoff Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Thornton A. Sullivan Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Editorial: Everett voters will set course for city finances

This fall and in coming years, they will be asked how to fund and support the services they use.

Carson gets a chance to sound the horn in an Everett Fire Department engine with the help of captain Jason Brock during a surprise Make-A-Wish sendoff Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Thornton A. Sullivan Park in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Comment: Measles outbreaks show importance of MMR vaccinations

The highly contagious disease requires a 95 percent vaccination rate to limit the spread of outbreaks.

Harrop: Should ‘affordable’ come at cost of quality of living?

As states push their cities to ignore zoning rules, the YIMBYs are covering for developers.

Saunders: Classified document cases show degrees of guilt

President Biden’s age might protect him, but the special prosecutor didn’t exonerate him either.

Comment: Clearing the internet of misinformation, deep fakes

With social networks’ spotty moderation record, users need to identify and call out problems they see.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, March 18

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

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Spectators display flags while watching the annual St. Patrick's Day parade, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Boston's South Boston neighborhood. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Comment: Wearing o’ the Green could save Red, White and Blue

St. Patrick’s Day, as a shared celebration, can allow us to set aside divisions and celebrate with each other.

Spectators display flags while watching the annual St. Patrick's Day parade, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Boston's South Boston neighborhood. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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Trump’s stance on abortion isn’t moderate; it’s dangerous

Voters deserve to know the facts and the truth about what will become of our freedom, and indeed, our democracy, should Donald Trump be re-elected.… Continue reading

Vote against I-2117 to keep best tool to protect climate

We voters will be offered the opportunity to repeal Washington state’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) during this fall’s General Election. I am asking you to… Continue reading

What we’re doing isn’t working to fix homelessness

Obviously providing for the homeless is a troubled effort. Way too much money spent with too little success. Housing the homeless is difficult, but keeping… Continue reading

Comment: Reclaim your right to know what governments are up to

For more than 50 years, state law has defended access to public records; rights that are being eroded.

Comment: These tips can help keep sobriety on St. Patrick’s Day

You can still have a good time around others, but know your triggers and follow these tips.