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Let’s debate all fiscal options
Can we talk? As a nation, that is.
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It’s far from picture perfect
Is technology the opiate of governments? Is there no problem that a high-tech gizmo can’t fix, or better…
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Judges should have empathy
President Obama opened the floodgates for his critics recently when he said that his first Supreme Court nominee…
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Remembrance, with meaning
Our country’s inclination toward inclusion is almost always a good thing. Except for today. Memorial Day is for…
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Calling all local candidates
Last call is approaching for those considering whether to run for a local elected office this year. The…
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Welcome move on emissions
The effort to make meaningful reductions in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, which appeared finally to have a breeze…
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Snarky crows top mockers
Why was Alfred Hitchcock’s movie “The Birds” so scary? Because it was a documentary, as scientists are starting…
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Good ideas that caught our eye
Benevolent efforts and good ideas too often go underappreciated. Three that caught our attention:
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Let kids reboot at camp
In his commencement speech Monday at the University of Pennsylvania, Google chairman and CEO Eric Schmidt urged about…
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Cheap fix improves the flow
It’s amazing what a little paint can do to improve things. Including traffic jams.
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Take strikes off the table
As one of many needed steps, Gov. Chris Gregoire’s creation of the Washington Council on Aerospace last week…
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Moving forward by listening
Over the years, the city of Lynnwood has developed a regional reputation for particularly dreadful traffic.
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Region should climb aboard
With more than $100 billion of federal stimulus money being unleashed on infrastructure projects, the competition for it…
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Futile exercise is best avoided
With an agreement between Snohomish County and Horizon Air reportedly close, an environmental review may soon be all…
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Moderation is a good goal
Lately, headlines are cautiously optimistic, such as “Economy improving, but slowly.”
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Action must follow promises
Whether their interest in health-care reform is genuine, or if they’re just jumping on the bus to keep…
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Real victims actually suffer
So much injustice in the world, it can make one weep. Or snort, depending on the “victims”:
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The howling has just begun
Sacred cows aren’t herded easily — especially toward the political slaughterhouse.
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Use veto to restore funding
When voters approved Initiative 900 in 2005, directing the state auditor to conduct performance audits of government agencies,…
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Lend spring a helping hand
April showers have, as called for, brought May flowers. Now, the folks in downtown Everett are hoping May…