Opinion
We’re still waiting on the ‘Great Again’ part of MAGA
We keep hearing, “Make America Great Again,” but is that happening?
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Due process must be observed for ICE arrests, deportations
The 14th amendment to the U.S. Constitution says that no state shall “deprive any person of life, liberty,…
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Journalism support bill: Make tech companies pay share
My wife worked for The Herald for over 20 years. At that time, I was a struggling small…
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Donate to food banks and lobby Congress to protect SNAP
With increasing numbers of hungry people, food banks are struggling to meet the needs with new federal and…
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Elon Musk’s DOGE work, contracts in conflict
In February Elon Musk’s company, Space-X, was awarded a contract with a potntial value of about $500 billion;…
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Protect funding for vital service of public libraries
I am a patron of the Sno-Isle Library system.
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SAVE Act would hamper voting for many Americans
Our democracy works best when every eligible voter, regardless of background, can make their voice heard. But the…
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Hegseth, Waltz should resign posts over Signalgate
I agree with New York Times columnist David French, military veteran Congress members Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Rep.…
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Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil: Protect freedom of speech for all
It’s been weeks since Mahmoud Khalil was abducted from his home in New York and taken to an…
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Trump’s, Musk’s cuts to education are most damaging
In my long life of service to my community, I have never seen the outrageous, lawless, and anti-constitutional…
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Property owners abuse Perrinville Creek watershed
This case history of property owners ignoring the law for instant self-gratification is but another symptom of having…
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Led Zepplin stories evoke memories
Thank you for the story about Led Zeppelin (“Forum: ‘Whole Lotta Love’ for becoming a teenage Led Zepplin…
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We’re a republic, not democracy
I’m finally pushed over the edge by all the public references to our form of government as a…
Opinion
Protect, extend Medicaid’s services in state
Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell deserve our gratitude for opposing the potential $880 billion in federal cuts…
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Back Everett mayor and the Navy bases
I understand some wise-cracker has made stickers mocking Everett Mayor and Sound Transit boardmember Cassie Franklin as a…
Opinion
Rep. Suzan DelBene represents her district, its needs well
These are turbulent times in our country, the best time to have a representative we can trust, like…
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Build more, smaller homes to protect environment
I read the paper, every day. I know about the wetlands buffer topic (“Panel discusses proposed Critical Areas…
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Restore life-saving care to end TB
World Tuberculosis Day (March 24) was a reminder that threat of tuberculosis (TB) is alive and real. In…
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Edmonds RFA vote: Vote yes to preserve service
As both a firefighter for South County and a proud resident of Edmonds, I have a unique perspective…
Opinion
Be heard on state tax proposals
Washington taxpayers, if you are not following what the state Democrats are planning, be prepared to pay even…