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Comment: America depends on late night hosts like Colbert
They are entertainers first, but also barometers for public opinion that politicians should respect.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Harrop: We should have taken Paine’s ‘Common Sense’ on Kennedys
What has hereditary succession gotten us but name plaques and a health secretary with a brain worm.
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BPA is looking for leverage at ratepayers’ expense
Thanks for sharing the enlightening history of Bonneville Power Administration missteps and stumbles by Bill Arthur and Marc…
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Northshore school board: Sanderson best for District 1 seat
Carson Sanderson has the best credentials of any candidate running for Northshore School Board, District 1. Carson is…
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Comment: No longer brought to you by the letters U, S and A
Recently defunded, public radio and TV, through NPR and PBS, is largely unbiased and a benefit to democracy.
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Comment: Academy’s graduation of peace officers marks milestone
With its first graduating class, Arlington training academy provides a local home for public safety.
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Comment: AI ought to pay a price for its environmental damage
Fossil fuels have long gotten a pass from paying for their harm to the climate. Don’t give AI…
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Forum: Are fear of shame, pride what drive privacy obsession?
We are holding who we are — even our ailments — so closely it keeps us from health…
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Forum: Harm reduction offers better outcomes than prohibition
A committee’s proposal to provide a safe supply of drugs can limit overdoses and offer a path to…
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Eco-nomics: Texas floods show threat of climate disaster, debt
We’re seeing what happens when the crises of a warming world and debt limit our ability to respond.
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Schwab: Is Epstein saga showing MAGA what Trump thinks of them?
In trying to divert attention from the scandal, Trump reveals it’s about what benefits him, not them.
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Douthat: If Trump doesn’t control MAGA, who will when he’s done?
He may insist he makes the decisions, but Trump reads MAGA first for much of what passes for…
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Comment: Clawback of public stations’ funding is cultural arson
Public media has an especially crucial role to play in keeping Americans informed, educated and entertained.
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Comment: Cuts to federal HIV funding amount to negligence
Loss of treatment and prevention tools will mean more lives lost and greater health care costs.