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Cuts to Medicaid would endanger those we love

I have written many letters to the Herald, which has published some of them; but I have never…

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Are Republicans proud we’re allied with Putin now?

America is now a full-fledged ally of Vladimir Putin (a war criminal) and Russia. The Republican Party is…

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Stephens: America’s most shameful vote even in halls of U.N.

Trump is turning the United States into a pliant accessory to Vladimir Putin’s war crimes in Ukraine.

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Comment: Egg prices are a problem; it’s time for solutions

Vaccination and changes in farming are options. Firing bird flu researchers, then rehiring them, didn’t help.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Feb. 27

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Liz Skinner, right, and Emma Titterness, both from Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County, speak with a man near the Silver Lake Safeway while conducting a point-in-time count Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Everett, Washington. The man, who had slept at that location the previous night, was provided some food and a warming kit after participating in the PIT survey. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Editorial: A chance to balance interests of homeless, cities

A bill in the state House would require camping ordinances to meet ‘objectively reasonable’ standards.

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Welch: Local government needs rational leaders, not activists

If you’re thinking of running for office this year, ask yourself if your goals are about service.

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Congress’ tax legislation should help families, workers

Congress is in session and President Trump is back in power. We know one of their first priorities…

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Comment: What most can expect from tax cut extension: not much

The bottom 20% in the U.S. owuld see $130 in tax savings, but could lose Medicaid and food…

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Comment: U.S. attorney’s ‘Operation Whirlwind’ about retribution

Letters posted to X suggest that the U.S. attorney is more interested in intimidation than investigation.

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Comment: Ukraine only a pawn in Trump’s reset with Russia

Trump seems more focused on what he can get out of a deal with Putin than in the…

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Feb. 26

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project volunteer Kris Niznik, left, helps clinic technician Joan Hovis prep cats for their spay and neuters on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Editorial: Feral or tame, project gets fix on unfixed cats

Feral Cat Project’s new Lynnwood clinic aids work to spay and neuter cats to control their numbers.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Feb. 25

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Go easy on Musk; it’s tough being a billionaire

It must be difficult being a billionaire. You work night and day to expand your financial empire and…

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Trump is getting rid of good people

It seems President Trump is being consistent in one respect:He doesn’t bother to find out why he does…

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Is it right to displace Palestinians for a Trump resort?

I read an article with interest and a little disbelief. I realize that we have a very strong…

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No need to talk to ICE without valid warrant

I urge the Everett Herald to publish on the front page a reminder to all of our rights…

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Comment: Social Security has dead people; very few get benefits

For numerous reasons, dead people do remain on the rolls, but actual fraud is very rare.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, Feb. 24

A sketchy look at the news of the day.