Opinion
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.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
Harrop: Afghanistan’s Mission Impossible just wasn’t possible
It’s pundits and reporters demanding apologies over the withdrawal; Americans are just relieved.
Opinion
Schwab: Biden kept promise of other presidents to get out
It went badly, yes, but should it cost Democrats at the polls when we’ve seen worse from Republicans?
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Burke: Can’t we agree on more than an onion shortage is bad?
Heat turned the Walla Walla sweets to mush, and it’s not doing much for Red and Blue comity.
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Saunders: Ask what’s behind drive to change street names
Is the request made by residents seeking historic honesty or by activists looking to score points?
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Schwab: The party with a death wish; for its own and us
Republicans have decided that defying science on covid and climate change is worth ‘owning the libs.’
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Harrop: No tears for Olympic rejects who failed to get shots
They had ample opportunity and knew an infection would disqualify them.
Opinion
Harrop: If smart, Democrats will lead on immigration reforms
Polls show support for legal immigration, but Democrats need to take illegal immigration seriously.