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Jesse Jackson would remind us to keep hope alive

In these dark days of billionaire bandits and their cronies running the government, it is refreshing to read…

Opinion

Comment: Trump finally talked affordability, but was it convincing?

Polls show concerns about prices are a drag on Trump’s numbers. His address may not change many minds.

Opinion

Comment: U.S. Olympic athletes display something more than medals

What Team USA demonstrated, win or lose, was what comes of effort, tenacity, grace and sportsmanship.

Opinion

Comment: State of union for small business, consumers? Dismal.

Even as GDP continues to climb, prospects are tough for small businesses and jobs are harder to find.

Columnists

Bouie: American public is on to what Trump hath over-wrought

His attempt to install himself as king has done great damage, but won’t escape the wrath of voters.

Opinion

Comment: GOP’s voting bill meant to subvert, not save elections

Bracing for big losses in the midterms, Trump and Republicans are preparing an excuse: ‘Democrats cheated.’

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Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Feb. 26

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Editorial Cartoons

Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Feb. 25

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Feb. 24

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Payton Pavon-Garrido, 23, left, and Laura Castaneda, 28, right, push the ballots into the ballot drop box next to the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Opinion

Editorial: Oppose efforts to deny eligible voters their right

The SAVE Act in Congress and a lawsuit against states intend to disenfranchise eligible voters.

Opinion

Comment: Why would Trump want to sell tiny cars to Americans?

Trump is enamoured with Japan’s ‘kei’ cars. But would SUV-loving Americans be interested?

Opinion

Dowd: High court at last schools Trump on checks and balances

Not that he took it well, but the Supreme Court has provided some accountability from the executive.

Opinion

Letter: Regulation could limit supply of rental homes

With efforts to limit ownership of single-family homes now drawing attention at the state and national level, it’s…

Opinion

Letter: Student protests offer lessons in nonviolence

Thanks to The Herald for impartially reporting the latest interactions between student demonstrators and the opposition (“Tensions flare…

Opinion

Bouie: Marco Rubio is failing his Western Civ course

His thoughts on Western civilization in Munich sound more like those of European feudal lords and Confederate apologists.

Opinion

Comment: Supreme Court finds its voice to hold Trump in check

The Roberts Court’s tariff decision flatly tells Trump he can’t always do what he believes he can.

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Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Monday, Feb. 23

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Opinion

Letter: ‘Loony Left’ relies on Nazi-like tactics

The word “Nazi” has been bandied about by the Looney Left for for 10 years or more to…

Opinion

Letter: State pays more federal taxes than it receives in benefits

Washington state’s persistent budget shortfalls are worsened by a rarely discussed reality: We are a leading donor state…

Opinion

Comment: Here’s how to prevent abuses at DOJ once Trump is gone

Congress must put reforms in place to prevent the political retribution and favoritism running rampant.