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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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Comment: The gift 747 was only one problem in Mideast trip

Along with the thinly veiled bribe, came a shift to excuse the region’s autocratic monarchies.

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Goldberg: Trump-backing Christians accuse Jews of antisemitism

There’s something off about Project Esther’s tagging of American Jews as supporters of Hamas.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, May 22

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, May 21

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Burke: Don’t let Trump & Co. get away with ‘no comment’ on outrages

For the tiring list of firings, cuts, busted norms and unconstitutional acts, hold them accountable.

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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…

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DIYers should get a PUD’s heat-pump break, too

I have just completed a do-it-yourself installation of a central heat pump system to replace an electric furnace.…

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Everett Council, Dist. 2: Paula Rhyne has proved herself

Four years ago, a public servant ran for District 2 and won her Everett City Council seat. Since…

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Comment: Era of Buffett-, Gates-style philanthropy is ending

The tech billionaires see their space and AI quests as better than a bequest to fight poverty and…

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Comment: When should judges have power to tell a president no?

Birthright citizenship is clearly law. What was up for debate is the fate of nationwide injunctions.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, May 20

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

A visitor takes in the view of Twin Lakes from a second floor unit at Housing Hope’s Twin Lakes Landing II Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Marysville, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Editorial: Housing Hope’s ‘Stone Soup’ recipe for community

With homelessness growing among seniors, an advocate calls for support of the nonprofit’s projects.

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Douthat: What guides Trump policy is a doctorine of the deal

Hawk or dove, former friend or foe; what matters most is driving a bargain, for good or ill.

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Friedman: The uncertainties facing Biden and the world order

Biden, facing infirmities of mind and body, still understands the mission of America in the world.

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Comment: GOP’s tax cut bill is ill-timed for economic moment

If a recession does hit, it’s the lower- and middle-income who can spend the economy’s way out; not…

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Comment: AmeriCorps staffers were making America healthy again

A modest stipend for students was providing experience and value. Until the Trump administration fired them.

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Comment: PBS, NPR need funding, and a good shake-up

PBS’s best dramas come from British TV. It needs to produce its own money-makers like ‘Downton Abbey.’

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Goldberg: How did so many Democrats miss Biden’s infirmity?

Democrats need to own up to the cover-up now while there’s time to earn back voters’ confidence.

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Saunders: Why did Tapper wait until now to admit Biden’s decline?

It was clear to voters long before Biden dropped out. Yet, now the CNN host has a book…