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Comment: What’s ahead in a second Trump administration

Allowed a freer reign by advisers and the Supreme Court, Trump’s return promises a rough ride.

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Comment: Meta’s ‘AI slop’ taking the ‘social’ out of social media

By offering free AI tools, Meta is replacing human-generated content with bizarre, meaningless imagery.

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Comment: Universal pre-K is worth the cost; we now have proof

In fact, a study shows the return on investment for child care programs is $5 for every dollar…

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Nov. 7

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Our leaders must reconcile, work together

Never in my 16 cycles of voting have I seen our country more divided. As I look around…

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Time to move on and put personal over political

Since getting older I have grown tired of political opinions. The idea of left or right, even winning…

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Reform needed for flood insurance after disasters

A recent commentary in The Herald notes that the number of properties receiving repeated payouts from FEMA’s National…

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Comment: Finding hope in the ‘good bones’ of a democracy

Despair is always an option; it’s going backward that we have to avoid.

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Stephens: How could the Democrats lose against Trump?

You can start with their dismissiveness in recognizing the economic hardships of fellow Americans.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Nov. 6

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Burke: Nothing beats a mystery for waiting out election results

When you’re waiting for the Electoral College numbers to drop, you might as well watch some bodies drop.

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It’s troubled, but we need Boeing

Proud Boeing has lost its way, but we in the Pacific Northwest, United States, and the world, need…

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Herald staff have provided excellent coverage for election

Though I’ve meant to write applauding many excellent Letters to the Editor, I am writing to you about…

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Sid Schwab isn’t only one baffled by Trump’s allure

Just back from a few days immersed in a four-part a cappella harmony (aka “barbershop”) convention (recommended, find…

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Bouie: What to expect when you’re expecting Trump to win

The U.S. will endure. But his victory might mark the end of one republic and the start of…

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Nov. 5, Election Day

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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We must team up against the climate crisis

My name is Casey and I am a seventh grader at Maplewood Parent Cooperative in Edmonds. I am…

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Don’t forget indoor pollution sources from gas

Thank you for the excellent article regarding increased asthma risks in Snohomish County (“Amid high asthma rates, Snohomish…

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Goldberg: Has the scale of women’s fury been underestimated?

The surprise results of an Iowa poll hint at the possibility of the strength of women in the…

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Comment: Once the ballots are cast, the law must prevail

Americans across the political spectrum share a duty to support the peaceful transition of power.