Opinion
Comment: Trump capitalized on growing mistrust of journalism
That mistrust has been prodded along for decades, but news media practitioners are culpable too.
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Douthat: If there’s a sacrifical pick, it’s RFK Jr., not Gaetz
Trump can live without Kennedy running HHS, especially if it helps him win confirmation for ‘his’ AG.
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Krugman: Trump won’t start trade war, but he could lose it
China must run huge trade supluses to stay afloat; Trump failed in his last ‘historic trade deal.’
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Comment: Exporting nations may know Trump’s tariff talk is bluff
If that’s the plan, all can see the U.S. is still recovering from inflation and has little cushion…
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Comment: Was Boeing contract unions’ last big win for now?
With a change in presidential administrations, organized labor may face more obstacles ahead.
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Some of us do appreciate journalism
I feel compelled to reply to a recent Catherine Rampell column about media reporters.
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Providence General Children’s Guild, gift shop making difference
As president of Providence General Children’s Association, I want to thank our board, gift shop managers and coordinator,…
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Editorial: Daunting fix to fund right to public defenders
With a court system in crisis, threatening justice, local governments say they can’t pick up the tab.
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Eco-nomics: U.S. picks poor time to reverse climate efforts
The election of Trump, who considers climate change a hoax, will frustrate U.S. efforts. Yet, there’s hope.
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Comment: What an independent sees as the dust settles
We agree on core issues; can we agree to find respect for each other’s perspectives and beliefs?
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Comment: Scheme to avoid Electoral College rife with problems
If Washington state really backs the plan it should award its delegates now to Donald Trump.
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Forum: For a ‘horse girl,’ benefits go beyond time in saddle
The work of caring for horses, even shoveling manure, builds confidence, reduces stress and teaches much.
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Forum: Stanwood-Camano school board needs leadership change
Infighting on the board has diverted its attention from students’ needs and sends a troubling message.
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Schwab: Gloaters gonna gloat, but for how long?
With just two years before elections, Trump has time to sour a strong economy with more inflation.
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Did Trump voters consider consequences?
It’s hard to know what to think after our presidential election. It was a stunning outcome to many,…
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Four more years of Schwab’s anti-Trump columns?
For a decade now, I have checked on a weekly basis to see what Herald Columnist Sid Schwab…
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Save forests by nixing printed prescription information
While America’s eastern seaboard has been battered by severe storms this year, our West Coast has experienced extreme…