Opinion
Comment: Real dangers loom with Trump’s incoherent trade policy
Even if Trump could settle on a justification for his tariffs, the results could leave the country far.…
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Comment: Musk’s USAID shutdown an attack on most vulnerable
Even promises of ‘waivers’ are falling short and allowing medical efforts to dry up, endangering millions.
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Comment: Trump can go only as far as the courts will allow
Most of Trump’s executive orders are likely to face court challenges, setting the limits of presidential power.
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Comment: Civil service needs reform; Trump means only to gut it
It’s too difficult to hire and fire federal workers. A grand bargain is possible, but that’s not what…
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Saunders: U.S. Iron Dome isn’t feasible now, but it could be
Trump is correct to order a plan for a system that would protect the nation from missile strikes.
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Harrop: Trump has no sense of damage from tariff threats
Even if ultimately averted, a trade war with Canada and Mexico could drive both from U.S. exports.
Opinion
Don’t pamper young criminals with lenient sentences
I want to give a shout out to Todd Welch for his recent column in The Herald. It…
Opinion
Rent stabilization can keep more from losing homes
Thank you to The Herald Editorial Board for its editorial, regarding rent stabilization (“Rental cap balances needs of…
Opinion
Comment: ‘Homeland’ means exactly that to Gazans
Palestinians have long resisted resettlement. Trump’s plan to ‘clean out’ Gaza changes nothing.
Opinion
Comment: State attempt at single-payer health care bound to fail
Other states have tried, but balked when confronted with the immense cost to state taxpayers.
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Forum: Requiem for a lost heavyweight: Sports Illustrated
SI, with Time and NatGeo, were a holy trinity for me and my dad. Now, it’s a world…
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Forum: Political leaders should leave trash talk to ballplayers
Verbal intimidation is one thing on the basketball court; it shouldn’t have a place in our politics.
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Comment: Democracy depends on support of local journalism
A state bill provides funding to support local news outlets through a modest tax on tech businesses.
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Comment: Love is intoxicating; romance doesn’t have to be
Navigating sobriety while dating, with Valentine’s Day coming up, is possible and fulfilling.
Opinion
Editorial: Don’t let state’s budget numbers intimidate you
With budget discussions starting soon, a new website explains the basics of state’s budget crisis.
Opinion
The Buzz: Why, no, we have complete trust in Elon Musk
But whatever he and Trump are doing to the country, could they please wish it into the cornfield?
