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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, March 1
A sketchy look at the news of the day.
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Editorial: Encourage recycling by increasing use of material
Recycling legislation can create a better market for material by increasing its use in packaging.
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Eco-nomics: We’re breathing in what we put into the air
Emissions warm the planet and harm our health. Federal cuts will impair efforts to combat greenhouse gases.
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Comment: State must maintain, not cut, funding for child care
Providers are leaving their jobs because of low pay, forcing families into difficult situations.
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Schwab: The free world’s watching and recoiling; will we?
Wait too long and too much of our democracy will have been dismantled to restore it to its…
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How would per-mile charge count out-of-state driving?
I have fairness concerns with the proposed Washington road use (mileage) tax to offset reduced gas tax revenue,…
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Support state legislation for fair hospital pricing
State Sen. June Robinson’s recent commentary addressed the increasing cost of health care resulting from consolidation and private…
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What was cause of PUD power outage on Feb. 23?
It’s interesting that there is no report on the outage that affected many Snohomish County PUD customers on…
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Comment: If democracy is to be saved, it’s up to U.S. citizenry
While democracy is under assault, resistance is not futile. But neither is it self-activating.
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The Buzz: Five things, two pillars and a second royal invitation
Elon Musk has 2.3 million emails to read, while White House reporters get a new fashion accessory.
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Legislation seeks health care that’s fair, affordable
Thank you for the recent article about the Washington Health Trust (WHT), House Bill 1445 (and companion Senate…
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Cuts to Medicaid would endanger those we love
I have written many letters to the Herald, which has published some of them; but I have never…
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Are Republicans proud we’re allied with Putin now?
America is now a full-fledged ally of Vladimir Putin (a war criminal) and Russia. The Republican Party is…
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Stephens: America’s most shameful vote even in halls of U.N.
Trump is turning the United States into a pliant accessory to Vladimir Putin’s war crimes in Ukraine.
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Comment: Egg prices are a problem; it’s time for solutions
Vaccination and changes in farming are options. Firing bird flu researchers, then rehiring them, didn’t help.
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Editorial: A chance to balance interests of homeless, cities
A bill in the state House would require camping ordinances to meet ‘objectively reasonable’ standards.
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Welch: Local government needs rational leaders, not activists
If you’re thinking of running for office this year, ask yourself if your goals are about service.
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Congress’ tax legislation should help families, workers
Congress is in session and President Trump is back in power. We know one of their first priorities…