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Schwab: Trump proves not as bad as feared; it’s worse

Taking food and medicine from kids; surrendering control to Musk; is this what you voted for?

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Keep necessary homeless service program at its Everett location

Regarding The Herald’s front-page coverage of the Hope ‘N Wellness community services (“Everett homeless service faces uncertain future,”…

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We can’t afford the rich not paying their fair share

In a recent column, Todd Welch claims that a wealth tax on those who have more than $100…

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Can we find a politically moderate path, please?

I was just wondering what happened to the moderates.

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Kristof: World’s richest men take on world’s poorest people

Trump says the USAID is run by ‘radical lunitics.’ Is saving countless lives now lunacy.

Curtains act as doors for a handful of classrooms at Glenwood Elementary on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Editorial: Schools’ building needs point to election reform

Construction funding requests in Arlington and Lake Stevens show need for a change to bond elections.

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Lake Stevens school bond funds needed safety work at all schools

A parent’s greatest fear is for something bad to happen to their child. The Lake Stevens School District…

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Arlington schools capital levy: Say yes to new Post Middle School

Schools are the backbone of the Arlington community. Families want to move here for our excellent teachers and…

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Long sentences not much of a deterrent but serve justice

A recent column by Todd Welch mentions a trope that ignores one basic fact: there is no deterrent…

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Stephens: Trump endangers stability of Pax Americana

Discarding the values of a ‘Great Power’ for a ‘Big Power’ will cost the U.S. its standing in…

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Feb. 6

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Comment: Trump’s stress-test of Constitution shows it’s up to job

Keep filing lawsuits and the courts will bat down his unconstitutional orders; as long as he follows the…

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Goldberg: Trump running America as President Bush ran Iraq

Rather than de-Baathifaction, Trump and Musk are giving us de-wokeification. Expect the same ruinous results.

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Kristof: Blind to science, RFK Jr. unfit to lead on health

On the cusp of another pandemic, now is not the time for a health official who doubts vaccinations.

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Comment: Trump climate data purge risks Americans’ health, more

Groups are working to secure the data, but much could be lost that benefits health and economy.

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Comment: MAGA, Christian nationalism feeding off each other

A new survey finds white Christian nationalists among Trump’s most vocal and loyal supporters.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Feb. 5

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Comment: Costco’s work to defend its DEI values isn’t over

Costco successfully argued its values to shareholders, but a bigger fight looms with ‘anti-woke’ forces.

DONALD Trump says give him what he wants or the old man gets it to a couple of beavers representing Canada, while holding a gun to the head of uncle sam representing the economy.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Feb. 4

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Goldberg: Trump gives a nod, wink to anti-abortion violence

Trump’s pardon of anti-abortion protesters is tacit approval for a return of vigilantism directed at clinics.