Opinion
Climate column should include role of nuclear energy
In his recent column, Paul Roberts speaks in broad generalities without getting down to the specifics (“The success…
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Climate change, nuclear war threat to life on earth
There is one sentinel topic that has received minimal media attention in recent weeks. That subject is the…
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Plastics are vital to health care
Regarding a recent letter warning about plastic pollution: For the past six years my wife spent much of…
Opinion
Why did The Herald add an astrology column in print?
We live in times when accurate information and good science are vital. I find the astrology column disappointing.
Opinion
Where did Carolyn Hax advice column go?
Recently the Herald has replaced the Carolyn Hax column with Dear Abby. This is very disappointing as Hax…
Opinion
U.S. must remain a leader of democracy in world
At one time, very recently, the United States’ democracy was looked on by free nations around the world…
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Who is responsibly locally for Monroe school’s PCB contamination
Reading the Herald article on the Monroe Sky Valley Education Center victims’ lawsuit against Monsanto and its amoral,…
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U.S. must reconsider military spending, nuclear weapons
Americans oblivious or indifferent to the staggering U.S. military budget for 2025 would benefit from reading Daniel Ellsberg’s…
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RFK’s good traits don’t cancel out his conspriacy theories
A recent Herald opinion piece professed admiration for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., allegedly because he urges “comity”— generosity…
Opinion
It’s up to God to judge Trump’s, Biden’s faith
A recent letter to the editor questioned the Christianity of Donald Trump.
Opinion
Set up single-payer health care coverage
I agree with a recent letter regarding health care spending. This country needs a single-payer insurance like most…
Opinion
Health care coverage for undocumented an insult to taxpayers
I just read that Washington sate has been granted a federal waiver that allows undocumented immigrants to secure…
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Until EVs, little concern shown for impacts of lithium mining
To all of the fossil fuel defenders who are now suddenly worried about the environmental impact of lithium…
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Sentence for animal cruelty should have imposed jail time
After reading the article about Blayne Perez shooting and mutilating wounded animals in his neighborhood and at the…
Opinion
Torture, killing of wolf showed disrespect for life
On Feb. 29 in Sublette County, Wyoming, Cody Roberts intentionally struck down a juvenile wolf with a snowmobile,…
Opinion
Thanks to Tulalip marine patrol after boat motor died
A huge thank you to the Tulalip Tribal marine enforcement staff for coming to our rescue when my…
Opinion
Logging and replanting reduces more carbon emissions
I am responding to the recent exchange of letters regarding the effects of logging on carbon emissions.
Opinion
Biden has made country better place
A recent letter to the editor presented an argument against Joe Biden. Everything the author said from inflation…
Opinion
City of Snohomish property purchase was legitimate
A concerned citizen sent me a copy of a Facebook post by our former Snohomish Mayor John Kartak,…
Opinion
Was traffic fatality result of relaxed police pursuit law?
I read with horror the article about the poor woman who was killed by a driver fleeing law…