Opinion
Burke: Lies, damn lies and weasel words; and how to spot them
Whether it’s advertising or a certain president’s statements, the intent is to avoid the truth.
Opinion
Murphy has financial skills needed for Everett mayor
All elections are important. For Everett, the Aug. 5 primary election is critical; especially for choosing our next…
Opinion
Edmonds City Council, Pos. 3: Barnett better choice for open seat
For the vacant position on Edmonds City Council, The Herald chose to endorse Alex Newman, a new arrival…
Opinion
Dowd: Networks cave, Trump profits and satirists feast
Trump may have thought he had won when Colbert was fired, but then an episode of ‘South Park’…
Opinion
Comment: The first thing we do is, let’s lay off the diplomats
The State Department’s staffing cuts undermine our ability to peacefully navigate a conflict-ridden future.
Opinion
Editorial for Everett mayor’s race should have cited city’s homeless figures
I was disappointed to read the misleading endorsement by the Herald Editorial Board regarding the Everett mayoral race…
Opinion
Marysville Fire District doesn’t need levy increase
Marysville Fire District wants a levy lift. The legislature tried to help taxpayers by placing a cap on…
Opinion
Comment: EPA’s neglect of its charter isn’t necessarily permanent
The president and the agency’s chief have done damage, but there’s hope to turn things around later.
Opinion
Comment: 5 key moments that set path for rest of this Congress
Among them: Hegseth’s confirmation, Schumer’s cave, moderates’ exodus, Murkowski’s fear and Epstein’s files.
Opinion
Editorial: State lawmakers right to skip Gerrymandering Games
While red and blue states look to game the midterms, Washington is wisely staying out of that fray.
Opinion
Douthat: Israel’s cause is righteous; its war has become unjust
Israel’s choices in war have resulted in starving children; it must make a different choice.
Opinion
Comment: Doctor-patient privilege can protect trans care
District courts’ recognition of the privacy of that relationship to extend to protect the treatment of trans patients.
Opinion
Comment: Texas hopes to gerrymander Democrats out of 5 seats
Pushed by Trump to redistrict, Texas Republicans are pushing a risky plan to keep control of the U.S.…
Opinion
Comment: America depends on late night hosts like Colbert
They are entertainers first, but also barometers for public opinion that politicians should respect.
Opinion
Friedman: New York mayoral candidate needs a different slogan
Better yet, what he needs to do is be a convener of voices for peace, rather than a…
Opinion
Comment: GOP falling for same inflation denial as did Democrats
Eager to see the Fed reduce its interest rate, Republicans are driving based on what’s in the rearview…
Opinion
Where are the Tea Party objections now to Congress’ budget bills?
It’s certain that the Tea Party was ecstatic over rescinding $1.1 billion allocated to public broadcasting, even though…
