Site Logo

Opinion

Douthat: Rubio, quietly, is influencing Trump’s foreign policy

And that influence speaks to his ability to serve Trump while playing his own long game.

Opinion

Harrop: Fight or flight: The response of two GOP congresswomen

Both Liz Cheney and Marjorie Taylor Greene objected to Trump. One ran and lost. The other just ran.

Opinion

Comment: A last-minute guide for giving gifts to kids

Consider age, temperament and finding game and play experiences you can share with your child.

Opinion

Comment: It’s not too late to protect against risk of flu

Cases of flu are growing and a new strain may be more infectious than viruses in past years.

toon

Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Opinion

Eco-Nomics column: Roberts remains a leader on climate

It’s getting hard to tell allies from antagonists in politics and climate change efforts. It’s not hard to…

Opinion

Kristof: Sidestep Trump’s vitriol and do something to help

Rather than heaping scorn on the graves of parents, we need to reach out to neighbors in crisis.

Opinion

Klein: The Trump ‘vibe shift’ peaked a long time ago

It died over Trump’s failed economic promises. And that’s key to a Democratic response.

Opinion

Comment: Why Republicans can’t agree on health care legislation

If they can find some consensus — and name the bill for Trump — they might forge a…

People listen as Rick Steves announces he has purchased the Jean Kim Foundation Hygiene Center property so the center can stay open on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Opinion

Editorial: The message in philanthropic gifts large and small

Travel advocate Rick Steves is known for his philanthropy but sees a larger public responsibility.

toon

Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Dec. 23

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Opinion

District follows First Amendment with rules for LifeWise

The Herald has reported that Lifewise, a midday Bible education program, has sued the Everett School District for…

toon

Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Monday, Dec. 22

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Opinion

Comment: Wiles and Trump allow truth to leak out of White House

Wiles’ Vanity Fair interviews and Trump’s attack of the Reiners remove all doubt about his unfitness.

Opinion

Comment: Australia banned kids from social media; and we wait?

Other countries are considering bans. Considering the harms we now understand, we must do so, too.

Opinion

We seem caught between a circus or parallel realities

First, growing up, I and many others looked forward to the arrival of the circus. The traveling Circus…

Opinion

Comment: In defending rule of law, Supreme Court jusices stumble

While District Court judges have held Trump to account, the high court’s majority has been less brave.

Opinion

Few recognize addiction’s link to poverty

Has it ever occurred to your many letter writers why, why is there so much demand for illegal…

toon

Opinion

Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Dec. 21

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Paramount Pictures
George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart, center) is consoled by Mr. Martini after believing $8,000 of his company's money has been lost.

Opinion

Comment: Welcome to Pottersville, U.S.A.; Population: us

There are disturbing parallels between our times and that of the dystopian town in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’