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Saunders: Media skeptical of Hunter’s laptop but not dossier?

‘60 Minutes’ host Lesley Stahl showed a complete lack of curiosity about the emails and the allegations.

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Harrop: Switch from oil, coal to clean energy already ongoing

Biden’s talk of a transition from oil isn’t news, not even to some oil companies who are making…

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Burke: With all we can worry about, ballots not one of them

After about 15 years, we’ve got vote-by-mail down to a safe and secure process, resistant to fraud.

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Schwab: Anyone seen my laptop? Must get an invoice to Soros

I left it at some repair shop; can’t remember which. It has some recipes meant for serving kids.

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Harrop: What New Zealand did — and we didn’t — to curb virus

Because of the serious steps Kiwis took earlier, their economy is now open and thriving.

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Saunders: More lockdowns pose greater threat than virus

A decline in routine health measures, like vaccinations and screenings, pose a long-term threat.

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Schwab: If you can’t persuade the voters, suppress their votes

Unsatisfied with gerrymandering, Republicans have turned to more direct methods of suppression.

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Graham: Money makes our heads spin around

Our attitudes about money and its influence in our lives are based on class and our experiences.

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Saunders: Don’t let Pence’s debate performance slip by you

Overshadowed — again — by Trump, the vice president showed himself to be a huge plus for the…

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Harrop: Stock market likes the growth in Biden’s lead

As chances of a clear win for Biden improve, fears of uncertainty ease, encouraging investors.

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Burke: During covid we travel light, by memory to Kazakhstan

Until we get a grip on the pandemic, we settle for Rick Steves, the internet and photos of…

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Schwab: Trump’s brush with covid didn’t cure him of his hubris

‘Don’t fear the virus,’ Trump advises. But there’s plenty to fear from his mishandling of the pandemic.

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Harrop: A visitor finds Seattle the emerald it’s always been

Aside from some graffiti, Capitol Hill has withstood its weeks of overblown presidential attacks.

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Schwab: You should use that ballot if you hope to see more

All agree that democracy’s at stake, but some believe they’re more deserving of its rights than others.

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Harrop: Trump may be anti-abortion, but he’s not pro-life

If he and his supporters were they would advocate for face masks, the ACA and climate action.

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Graham: It’s OK when superheroes need to remove their capes

Michelle Obama’s news of her mild depression reminds us to keep expectations for ourselves realistic.

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Harrop: Take a second look at police, cities and actual crime

Cities aren’t on fire and interactions between officers and the public often end civilly.

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Burke: It can always get worse, but do we want to test that?

Three months to go and 2020 is trying our limits for bad news, disappointment and pumpkin spice.

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Schwab: A few hundred words about a picture worth 1,000

What a photo of Trump ‘poll watchers’ says about the hypocrisy that threatens our democracy.

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Harrop: 2 cheers for drugmakers; third rests on price reforms

Drug companies have stood up to Trump’s empty promises. Now they can deliver on assuring fair prices.