Opinion
Sullivan: Media fell for ‘pro-life’ rhetoric, creating a mess
The phrase allowed abortion opponents to unfairly claim the moral high ground and weaponize the debate.
Life
Grandmothers deserve to be honored on Mother’s Day, too
Columnist Jennifer Bardsley’s grandma left a lasting imprint on her heart.
Life
May is the time to plant fun, colorful and enjoyable annuals
Pay no attention to the anti-annuals dogmatists. Annuals are the accents and drama that tie gardens together.
Opinion
Schwab: Think ‘why bother voting’? You may soon be right
Having made voting most accessible to Republicans the walls protecting rights are now coming down.
Life
Her kitchen is a killing field for invading ants
With the bugs marching across the floor, it’s time to bring out the big pesticidal guns.
Life
These days, the innocence of childhood is more fleeting than ever
In recent weeks, a man armed with an automatic weapon shot and injured 10 people in a subway…
Life
Oh, the exhilaration of shiny, happy new spring growth
The amazing array of new foliage emerging this time of year rivals the blooming of flowers.
Opinion
Burke: Could there be a better fit of voter and candidate?
Here’s what the rest of us are up against: the MAGA crowd and the Republicans who pander to…
Life
Absolutely nothing gets past the neighborhood watch
Crime has increased in her corner of suburban Edmonds. The best protection? Neighbors.
Life
Does love last? Can we keep the home fires burning?
Don’t take your partner for granted, Paul Schoenfeld advises. Strive to connect with — all day, every day.
Opinion
Schwab: Mask ruling just the start for conservative courts
Thank Trump, McConnell and the Federalist Society for reversing decades of constitutional liberties.
Life
All hail the lowly ‘pigsqueak,’ the Bergenia from Great Britain
This plant will literally grow anywhere in the garden, and looks breathtaking this time of year.
Opinion
Harrop: When pieces of cloth become social battlegrounds
Now it’s your choice to wear or not wear a mask. Can we peacefully leave that decision to…
Opinion
Harrop: Ukraine is doing the fightin, but we’re still in a war
And Biden’s priority now is leading as a wartime president against Russia’s Putin.
Opinion
Saunders: Twitter has amplified academia’s cancel culture
But it hasn’t been helped by an inequitable ratio of left- to right-leaning faculty and intolerant students.
Life
Some observations gleaned from the journey to old age
Among them: Be a student of your life, accept the inevitable changes of older age and being generous…
Life
Patio furniture brings back a stream of summer memories
‘Tis the season for bringing out the outdoor chairs and tables — only to be rained in 30…
Opinion
Sullivan: Media failing public on economy’s strong job numbers
Too many people assume unemployment is high; the media is partly to blame for that misunderstanding.
Life
Believe it or not, rhodies can be yellow and orange, too
Most of the plants have blue, purple, pink and red flowers, but here are eight recommended yellow-ish rhodies
Opinion
Schwab: Just who’s groomin’ who?
Republicans allege ‘pro-pedophile’ grooming by judge’s backers, while stylin’ voters to win elections.