Opinion

Election denier Sutherland shouldn’t run for county auditor

I am offended by and angry at Robert Sutherland who is running for Snohomish County auditor with a…

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Comment: AI, social media usher in the end of photographic proof

It’s now easy to convincingly fake photos; and even easier to make them go viral on Twitter.

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Audubon’s achievements and flaws part of history

We all know that John Audubon had lamentable views on race, but virtually every figure in history has…

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Donald Trump oppose globalists, anti-federalists

Donald Trump is not a NATO ally. Perhaps his re-election is the only way the war in Ukraine…

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Republicans rightly using leverage to win cuts to resolve debt

In his commentary (“Economics 101: Defining deficits, debt and a looming debacle,” The Herald May 13) Paul Roberts…

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Doubtful that Helion’s fusion reactor will work anytime soon

The geeks at Microsoft must not have read the history regarding fusion power, or else they wouldn’t have…

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Expand the SNAP food aid program

I agree with Willie Dickerson’s praise for the Child Tax Credit in his letter, “Good ideas need support…

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Cutting, then leaving, roadside brush a wildfire hazard

We are now in wildfire season. Temperatures are rising to historic levels and it is very dry all…

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Comment: Writers love their work, but love doesn’t pay the bills

The job and its pay has changed with streaming; producers need to honor writers’ concerns for their work.

Opinion

Carbon dividend bill would put price on carbon and help Americans

The very best solution for climate change will soon be introduced in Congress. Look for the Energy Innovation…

Opinion

‘No sit, no lie’ ordinance hides homeless, doesn’t solve problem

I am writing to express my disagreement with the expansion of Everett’s “no sit, no lie” ordinance (“Mayor…

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Housing for farmworkers a burden for farmers

Regarding the cost of housing burden on farmers, I recall a few years back, Gov. Gary Locke imposed…

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Good ideas needs support; contact your members of Congress

Great to read opinion pieces about building bridges and strengthening our democracy by “Honing our democratic skills” by…

Opinion

Do some among MAGA faithful want the economy to crash?

I figured out the right-wing MAGA crazies’ strategy. There are enough GOP crazies in the House to prevent…

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Suspicion of Arlington Pride participants is unwarranted, hurtful

The article regarding the Pride event in Arlington garnered nearly 60 inches of coverage (“Arlington Pride even delayed…

Opinion

McArdle incorrect; there are studies on value of transgender care

In her May 4 column, regarding transgender health care for youths and adults, Washington Post columnist Meagan McArdle…

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Everett’s ‘no sit, no lie’ ordinance can work if used properly

Regarding recent coverage on Everett’s expanded “no sit, no lie” ordinance (“Mayor given new authority to expand Everett…

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McCarthy has no room to negotiate deal on debt ceiling

Once again, like clockwork, the nation is about to engage in our debt ceiling Kabuki dance. Both sides…

Opinion

City has mismanaged Forest Park pool for decades

Forest Park pool has been operated by the City of Everett for 47 years. In those 47 years…

Opinion

Farmworkers in H-2A via program often are abused

In its editorial “Ease path to hire farmworkers for state agriculture,” The Herald Editorial Board recommends that the…