Columnists
Welch: Compassion without accountability is not compassion
By Todd Welch / Herald Columnist
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Schwab: The poisonous MAGA witches’ brew is starting to boil over
Every American should find Trump’s rant unspeakably disgusting, demeaning the office and America.
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Burke: Walk a mile in the other guy’s shoes? Not if they’re brown (and I’m wearing a navy blue suit).
HERALD COLUMNIST | Tom Burke
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Welch: Zoning alone won’t solve housing crisis, cities must work as one
By Todd Welch / Herald Columnist
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Burke: Are you ready to say “No Kings” in your country?
Know your rights and remember, “This all ends when enough of us say NO!”
Columnists
Welch: Public safety and privacy can coexist in the Flock camera debate
Public safety and civil liberties do not have to be opposing goals. A more balanced approach is possible.
Columnists
Bauer: Learning about Everett and more a word at a time
After nearly 25 years at The Herald, I’m taking a new job; but also fond memories of my…
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Schwab: War is serious and deadly; Trump, Hegseth aren’t serious
The pair cut corners in limiting civilian deaths and didn’t consider consequences. What could go wrong?
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Burke: Trump’s flooded the zone; keep you head above it
Yes, it’s a mind-numbing lot to keep track of, but Americans must pay attention to protect democracy.
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The Buzz: Cheer up, Kristi; the new jobs sounds perfect for cosplay
We applied for the job opening at the Shield of the Americas, but the superhero costume wasn’t 2XL.
Columnists
Schwab: Why are we bombing Iran? Take your pick of explanations.
Justifying his actions neither to Congress nor the American people, a case is made for the midterms.
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Goldberg: Idea that Trump was antiwar was always delusional
Trump’s foreign policy is less a repudiation of neoconservatism than a belligerent mutation of it.
Columnists
Welch: Lawmakers should listen to public from all angles
Concerning the ‘millionaires tax,’ public comment deserves the same weight regardless of how it’s delivered.
Columnists
Comment: Decades of presidents ignored Congress, War Powers Act
Trump is little different than many since Nixon. Still, Congress should vote on authorization for war.
Columnists
Comment: Strike against Iran seems like 2003; in some ways, worse
George W. Bush at least got authorization from Congress. Trump hasn’t bothered. And the GOP is fine with…
Columnists
Schwab: Sure, the SOTU address was a mess, but what else is new
In case you missed it – or just had to look away – here’s a sample of what…
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Klein: What if Trump believes everything he’s telling us?
By Ezra Klein / The New York Times
Columnists
Bouie: American public is on to what Trump hath over-wrought
His attempt to install himself as king has done great damage, but won’t escape the wrath of voters.
Opinion
Bouie: Marco Rubio is failing his Western Civ course
His thoughts on Western civilization in Munich sound more like those of European feudal lords and Confederate apologists.
Opinion
Forum: We have fallen into reaction and away from creation
We’re re-arranging the same old components of our culture and getting frustrated that nothing is changing.