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How are cuts by Trump and RFK Jr. making us healthy?
Once I recovered from the shock of a second Donald Trump term, I consoled myself remembering that we…
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Renovating of Funko Field cheaper than building new stadium
The City of Everett faces three stadium options:
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As candidates how they’ll address crime survivors’ needs
As campaign season kicks off for city council and mayoral races, it is once again time for prospective…
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State should split ferry contract to keep jobs, speed up build
On Jan. 8, Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson, transportation leaders from the Senate and House, and leadership from Washington State…
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Has Trump read Paine’s ‘Common Sense’?
Will Donald Trump, who says he “runs the world” and approved a picture of himself with a crown…
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If you need a permit to purchase a gun, how about for voting?
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1163 into law requiring, among other things, purchasing a permit, passing a…
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Trump agenda: Walls, dome and ‘Fortress America’
I’ve been looking at what this administration has been trying to accomplish with its policies and actions. I…
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GOP budget bill will hurt children, seniors, others
I’m outraged that the House has passed their reconciliation bill that deepens poverty and punishes struggling Americans. By…
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Make your opposition to Congress’ budget bill known
Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, as passed recently in the House will harm millions of Americans, cutting off…
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Voters should do own research than trust the media
It is difficult to appreciate the recommendation of a recent letter to the editor. The opinion regarding the…
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Consider Saudis’ past U.S. involvement
Hmmm. Nineteen Saudi Arabians took out the Twin Towers in September of 2011. Apparently, the Bush administration protected…
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ICE should save money with focus on deporting convicted felons
In an interview about immigration on NPR last month, Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, stated that,…
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For informed voters, give the gift of news, information
A recent nationwide poll found that Donald Trump’s approval ratings were higher with voters who hadn’t followed the…
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Why do I protest? This is why
In the long four months of governing, the Trump administration has shown itself to be cruel, chaotic and…
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Time for age, term limits for all politicians
I think we’re all getting weary about how old and decrepit our presidents were and are. President Joe…
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Fluoridated water best way to ensure dental health
Obviously drinking bleach in any form is not a great proposition, and according to dental experts the topical…
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What do we need with growth and its problems?
Why do we have to prepare for growth? Stupid question, right? Well maybe it is, but for years…
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Return of salmon after dam removal proves it works
A truly inspiring article published on May 7 in The Oregonian offers hope for the eventual recovery of…
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Cuts to scientific research cut us off from solutions
Where to start with the actions Donald Trump has taken which worry me: the economy, denial of court…
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Opposition to amendment to habitat rules ignored
The article regarding Snohomish County’s habitat ordiance reports a preponderance of Snohomish County voters opposed to further erosion…