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Editorial cartoons for Monday, April 28

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, May 3

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Scott Peterson walks by a rootball as tall as the adjacent power pole from a tree that fell on the roof of an apartment complex he does maintenance for on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Editorial: Communities need FEMA’s help to rebuild after disaster

The scaling back or loss of the federal agency would drown states in losses and threaten preparedness.

Comment: RFK Jr., others need a better understanding of autism

Here’s what he’s missing regarding those like my daughter who are shaped — not destroyed — by autism.

Comment: Trump threatens state’s clean air, water, environment

Cuts to agencies and their staffs sidestep Congress’ authority and endanger past protection work.

Comment: Help update county’s ‘constitution’ on charter commission

Filing begins next week for positions on the panel that considers proposals for the county charter.

A view of the Eastglen Wetlands that run through the Eastglen development on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Bothell. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald file photo)
Forum: Wetlands too important to be seen as a building site

An amendment to a county land use regulation would reduce wetland buffers, endangering critical lands.

Forum: A declaration that dependence can draw us to connections

We value independence, but forget that a simple request for help reminds us that people need people.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, May 2

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County Council members Jared Mead, left, and Nate Nehring speak to students on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, during Civic Education Day at the Snohomish County Campus in Everett, Washington. (Will Geschke / The Herald)
Editorial: Students get a life lesson in building bridges

Two county officials’ civics campaign is showing the possibilities of discourse and government.

The Buzz: Imagine that; it’s our 100-day mark, too, Mr. President

Granted, you got more done, but we didn’t deport at 4-year-old U.S. citizen and cancer patient.

Schwab: Pronatalism and the birth of a nationalism

The Trumpian push for more births seems contradictory to its lack of concern for women and children.

Harrop: Democrats should heed Canada’s win against Trump

The Liberal Party and its leader, Mark Carney, played to identity politics: Canadian identity.

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