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Harrop: Regardless of party, identity politics have no appeal
Those who think they can win certain blocs of voters by appealing to race ignore their issues.
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Saunders: Trump is no warmonger, but he may be worse
In allowing Turkey to invade Syria, Trump has ceded control to Russia and endangered national security.
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McArdle: We could use a real health care wonk; Warren isn’t it
In Tuesday night’s debate, when pressed on funding Medicare for All, she avoided the tax realities.
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Petri: Until I deny it, of course, there was a quid pro quo
But isn’t my honesty — as brief as it will be — refreshingly superior to those who hide…
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McArdle: Democrats, focus first on patient care, then bills
The candidates ought to consider The Cleveland Clinic, which was a model for the ACA’s reforms.
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Parker: Now that truth is out, Mulvaney can get some sleep
A freed conscience — and a change in employment — should help the acting chief of staff rest…
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Robinson: Trump’s in tailspin and taking nation down with him
His dealings with Turkey and Ukraine are only the latest proof he is not fit to serve as…
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Petri: How lucky are we to have a president who owns hotels?
Sure, he stands to make some money, but how else would we give world leaders a case of…
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Schwab: Some obvious questions we sadly know the answers to
Take your pick of concerns about Trump’s actions; his supporters are bothered by none of it.
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Harrop: Coal-producing states don’t have to die with coal
State and national policies are keeping them in an environmentally and economically destructive rut.
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Editorial: Hilt should follow Spencer as Lake Stevens mayor
Kurt Hilt and Brett Gailey have experience valuable to the city, but Hilt is the best fit as…
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McArdle: As much as candidates, voters need to reassess
With the economy in Trump’s favor, Democrats need to show voters they can be good economic stewards.
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Ignatius: More aid for Lebanon could restore Mideast balance
The U.S. withdrawal from Syria has ceded power to a Russian-backed axis. Remaining allies need our help.
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Ignatius: U.S. troops tell of shame, outrage at leaving Kurds
Trump’s retreat from Syria was an ‘unsound, morally indefensible act’ says a retired four-star general.
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Parker: What does Trump get out of bowing to Turkey?
We know what we lost in terms of stability and security, but why did we abandon the Kurds…
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Robinson: Why are blacks going about lives seen as threat?
Too often, officers approach situations involving African Americans with racist assumptions of fear.
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Petri: Warren’s old job offers guidance on women in workplace
DO fire pregnant women from their jobs, but make sure to sign and date the termination letter.
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Harrop: Sanders wants it both ways as party outsider
The candidate’s attacks on fellow Democrats would disadvantage the party in race against the GOP.
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Burke: Trump resigns? Isn’t it pretty to think so?
Trump isn’t the only one who can fabricate, so let’s enjoy a moment to imagine the possibilities.
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Parker: When tossed from Trump’s inner circle to under the bus
How long before Rudy Giuliani and Sen. Graham become two more people Trump can barely recall?