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Burke: Something ain’t right, deep in the heart of Texas
The Lone Star state sent out its lawsuit posses to end a constitutional right. But masks? No ma’am.
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Saunders: Even false speech shouldn’t cost a P.I. his license
Maine denied a investigator’s license over a man’s posts about a police shooting. That goes too far.
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Harrop: Republican over-reach may be key to Democrats’ success
The convention wisdom about midterm elections may not hold if Republicans keep this up.
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Saunders: California passes on chance to solve its problems
Gov. Newsom won by essentially campaigning against Trump; how does that solve the state’s many woes?
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Harrop: Biden’s finally bragging about the stock market
Presidents have little to do with its ups and downs, but Democrats should still talk it up.
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Harrop: Biden’s vaccine ‘mandate’ does allow a choice; of sorts
Don’t want the needle? Then you can choose a weekly swab up your nose. It was an easy…
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Saunders: As long as one can blame other, red ink will flow
Each party is culpable for the national debt, giving each a scapegoat as they look to spend more.
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Burke: In a Post-Truth World what do we hold as self-evident?
A world that favors horse dewormer over an FDA-approved vaccine has abandoned all reason.
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Columnist Julie Muhlstein will be missed by Herald readers
Julie Muhlstein retired this week after 40 years at the Herald. If you live in Snohomish County and…
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Harrop: Companies may think twice about sending jobs to Texas
Tech employees might balk at living in a state with bounties for abortion, voting restrictions and more.
Columnists
Saunders: Where’s Biden’s consoling ‘superpowers’ when needed?
In attempting to comfort the families of fallen troops, Biden seemed focus on his own losses.
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Harrop: Having horse sense doesn’t mean taking their medicine
Do we really have to explain that a safe and effective vaccine is better for humans than a…
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Harrop: With remote work’s benefits may come some trade-offs
Among advantages, there’s less time spent in commute, but it may also mean less chance for promotion.
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Harrop: As Florida’s DeSantis proves, ignorance is expensive
Against $40 for vaccine, the Florida governor asks taxpayers to pony up $2,100 for Regneron doses.
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Burke: Would American heroes survived scrutiny of 24/7 news?
George Washington, who had his own failures, never faced the din of criticism directed at Biden.
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Comment: 5 myths about Taliban that could cloud U.S. response
What has changed and what remains about the Taliban since it was forced from power 20 years ago.
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Schwab: If facts not enough for anti- crowd, why try reason?
Silly question, granted. But for those who use vaccines and masks, here are some helpful facts.
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Saunders: CDC shouldn’t make call that belongs to Congress
There are reasons for a moratorium during the pandemic, but that’s the responsibility of lawmakers.
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Harrop: Regulation for duck stamp is just honking silly
A Trump-era rule requiring a hunting reference in the stamp art may actually work against hunters.
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Saunders: Don’t forgive student debt; lower cost of tuition
Wiping out debt helps wealthier students. What colleges need is to control costs and charge less.