Opinion
Opinions should have respected mural artwork
Yes, everyone has an opinion, but wouldn’t it be nice if we could broaden our minds, embrace a…
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State’s red-flag law needs greater visibility among public
The article on the use of Washington state’s extreme risk protection order, aka “red flag” law, in Snohomish…
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Mural’s creativity should have been preserved
Regarding the mural that was painted over: (“Everett building owner asks graffiti mural to be painted over,” The…
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Base your vote on democracy and climate solutions
The election coming up this November is crucial. There are many significant issues that the people we send…
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Pelosi trip to Taiwan unecessary, harmful
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan has shown just how much her trip was so ill-conceived.
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Did Trump recognize possibilty of violence on Jan. 6, 2021?
In response to the recent letter about the column Mary Murphy’s column regarding the Jan. 6 committee, I’m…
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Democrats should save squabbles, work to keep majorities
Democrats, unite; don’t fight with each other. The Republicans are enjoying it. Save your complaints for 2023 while…
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Work to deny voting access is GOP picking its voters
Republicans are working hard across America to deny poor people, minorities and others the right to vote.
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Case is well made for removal of Snake River dams
I write in response to Marc Sullivan and Angus Duncan’s recent commentary to echo their points on the…
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Fox News’ take on Jan. 6 committee shows how lies spread
Thanks for the editor’s note immediately correcting claims made in a recent letter to the editor regarding testimony…
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Recent letter held some truth regarding The Herald
All of my adult life I’ve held moderate and independent views, both in politics and life. These days…
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Demand CDC send more monkeypox vaccine to Washington state
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has sent Washington state a mere 3,000 courses of the monkeypox…
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Snake River dams’ power easily replaced
A recent letter regarding the Snake River dams being vital to state’s clean energy goals, it stated concern…
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Everett Transit’s new service proves worth of its independence
Regarding Everett Transit’s service to the waterfront, this is exactly what I told the Everett City Council about…
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Snake dams’ contributions were overstated in letter
A recent letter to the editor regarding the Snake River dams, stated that on July 25, “Washington saw…
Opinion
Island Co. Commission, Dist. 3: St. Clair advocate for childcare needs
It’s well documented what the recent pandemic wrought on the health and livelihoods of families in Washington state.…
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Constitution’s ‘militia’ clauses clarify use of firearms
Proponents of gun control have long pointed to the Second Amendment’s prefatory clause — “A well-regulated Militia, being…
Opinion
Columnist Sid Schwab backs up his opinions with facts
I read a recent letter to the editor criticizing Herald columnist Sid Schwab.
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Eliminate fishing if you want to save Snake River salmon
Your recent editorials, commentaries and letters on the Lower Snake River dams were mostly evenhanded, which surprised me…
Opinion
44th LD, House: Oppose Lovick, Berg for support of care tax
When voters review the state voters pamphlet, please keep in mind that in the 44th Legislative District, John…