Opinion
Burke: If you looked for election news, you came to right place
Readers might not know how fortunate they are to have the depth of The Herald’s election coverage.
Life
Bright ideas for coping with the dark days doldrums
Try waking up with a dawn simulator and plugging in a “happy light” later in the day. And…
Opinion
Schwab: New speaker wastes no time in showing who he is
That being a right-wing, gun-loving, election-denying biblical zealot uninterested in democracy.
Life
To rake or not to rake? With fall leaves, there are two kinds of gardeners
Whether you’re a rake-wielding Neat Nellie or a let-‘em-lie Messy Molly, here are the facts about fallen foliage.
Opinion
Saunders: It’s one thing to criticize; quite another to cancel
Harvard students blaming Israel warrant criticism, but threats to out them will only chill speech.
Life
Coping with distress: How to defeat those self-defeating behaviors
One cause of these self-defeating behaviors is how we learn to cope with distress. It starts at an…
Opinion
Schwab: Meet the new speaker, lame as the old speaker
Johnson, among previous speaker hopefuls, distinguished himself as farthest right of the far-right.
Life
For bold texture in the shade, fatsias are among my ‘most favorite’
These versatile evergreen shrubs thrive in the understory, bringing a tropical feel to gardens and living spaces alike.
Opinion
Burke: What I’d write about if only circumstances allowed
Truth is I’d love to write on other topics, but the threats from Trump and his MAGA crowd…
Opinion
Saunders: Jordan’s failure points to GOP at peace with losing
Jordan’s ultimate rejection is good news, but Republicans are no closer to resolving a crippling impasse.
Life
Tough love — When do we actually need it?
The parents of teens continually consider whether they’re clear enough, firm enough, or tough enough. It can be…
Opinion
Schwab: Why House Republicans can’t govern; even themselves
The slide toward favoring discord over legislation has only accelerated since Newt Gingrich.
Life
Your pine is fine: Seasonal needle drop is perfectly normal
Even in “The Evergreen State,” people needlessly fret over the health of their cedars and pines. Here’s how…
Opinion
Saunders: Hamas has only bonded disparate Israelis against it
Those leading Palestinians have made it clear they have no intention of working toward peace.
Life
After a loved one’s death, grief and loss come in waves
Sadness over loss is a natural emotion that we all experience. Accept it, and share your grief with…
Opinion
Alicia’s View: Elections present another problematic ‘n’ word
‘Nonpartisan’ once described an impartial attitude. Now the label’s become a partisan battleground.
Opinion
Schwab: If not God, hold religion to account for Mideast massacres
How nice if believers accepted their god as their choice and respected the choices of others as valid?
Life
How plants make fall magic with their brilliantly colorful leaves
I certainly can’t begin to explain “why” fall color happens, but I can explain “how” it happens.
Opinion
Burke: History through the phrases; test your slogan knowledge
Just a handful of words carried great meaning and said much about those speaking the words.
Life
Learning and practicing the art and craft of leadership
Business and nonprofit managers are not the only ones that require leadership skills. Every day, parents exercise leadership…