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Comment: City governments should stay out of the grocery market
Rather than run its own grocery stores, government should get out of the way of private companies.
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Forum: Grading students needs shift from testing to achievement
Standardized tests are alienating students and teachers. Focus education on participation and goals.
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What if a president abused executive powers?
I hear by the news that Learning Resources Inc. v Trump has been argued recently before the Supreme…
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Comment: Epstein is an unreliable narrator; but then so is Trump
This week’s release of emails raises concerns and doubts that need a fuller disclosure to get to the…
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Schwab: Democratic Party was caught between caving and caring
Those who ended the shutdown ended the challenge but restored vital benefits, because Democrats care.
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A state income tax is fair and can fund our needs
The constant tug-of-war between raising taxes and cutting spending is maddening.
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Thanks to Mukilteo voters for their support of EMS levy
We want to extend our sincere gratitude to the residents of Mukilteo for their support of the Emergency…
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The Buzz: Shutdown? What shutdown? We’ got 20,000 emails to read.
Trump was tired of talking about affordability, until emails from a former friend were released.
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Stephens: Antisemitism on right is nothing new; nor tolerable
William F. Buckley tried to beat it back twice. More conservatives need to step up to shut it…
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Harrop: It’s not votes or GOP support Trump seeks; it’s profit
Not even a year into his second term, Trump now is motivated by what others can do for…
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Brooks: A theory as to how Trump and others see themselves
A look at what’s behind the thinking of authoritarians and how they use that to order their worlds.
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Comment: Red states may rue decision to gerrymander districts
The GOP weakened some seats to gain an advantage in others, but its 2024 coalition of voters may…
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Comment: Pennies’ end brings necesssary change to change
Not making cents — and nickels, too — makes financial sense for the country. Get used to rounding.
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Editorial: Welcome guidance on speeding public records duty
The state attorney general is advancing new rules for compliance with the state’s public records law.
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Welch: Taking the initiative for parents and fair play
Two proposed state ballot measures would strengthen parents’ rights and protect girls’ sports.
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Comment: Here’s what ‘losing’ shutdown looks like for Democrats
They didn’t get an ACA deal, but they kept the economic message, leaving the GOP to answer for…
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Saunders: Trump has himself to blame for Newsom’s Prop. 50 win
The president’s thirst for more GOP House seats sparked a backlash that Newsom can ride to 2028.
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Comment: Supreme Court’s silence on gay marriage speaks volumes
Dobbs removed a block in the Jenga tower of ‘substantive due rights.’ The same-sex marriage block appears safe.