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Schwab: It isn’t GOP cowardice but approval that emboldens Trump

In message and manner, an ICE-like cruelty is on proud display. And about last week’s column: “Pysch!”

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Everett Schools levy, bond are investments that will pay off

My support for strong public schools is personal, professional and pragmatic. As a parent, it’s important to me…

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Why won’t Republicans stand up to Trump?

Recently:

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Douthat: What’s left that can restrain Trump’s fevered ambitions?

In his first term, his Cabinet and advisers were the guardrails. Now the checks are less certain.

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Stephens: Trump brings spirit of fear — not dialogue — to Davos

A century-old novel set in the Swiss city encapsulates the world mindsets competing for Europe’s future.

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Comment: Climate crisis is levying stealth taxes on heat, smoke

The U.S. has lost more than $200 billion in gross national income since 2000. And the ‘tax’ rises…

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Comment: White men aren’t persecuted; just ask Elon Musk’s Grok

X’s AI isn’t buying the myth of reverse discrimination. So why do Musk, Trump, et al., continue the…

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Jan. 22

A sketchy look at thenews of the day.

People sit on benches in the main hallway of Explorer Middle School’s new athletics building on Oct. 7, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Editorial: Voters should approve Mukilteo schools levy, bond

The levy provides about 14% of the district’s budget. The bond funds improvements districtwide.

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Vote for Lake Stevens’, other school districts’ levy requests

Between now and Tuesday, Feb. 10, residents across the county will have the chance to invest in a…

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The ‘president’ is not a well man

How pathetic!

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Bouie: What Trump’s text to Norwegian leader revealed to world

The product of a disordered mind, the text shows the wounded ego of an unpredictable, unrestrained leader.

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Practice radical love in MLK Jr.’s honor

Martin Luther King Jr. was a Christian minister with a message that transcended any one particular faith and…

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Jan. 21

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Welch: State of the state reflects continuing challenges

The governor was optimistic, but affordability, housing and flooding response remain unresolved.

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Vote for students and the future with Lake Stevens school levy

Two years ago, I chose to move to Lake Stevens because of the community’s strong commitment to education…

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Students deserve quality education, support Everett schools levy, bond

With school bonds and levies on the ballot, it’s a timely reminder that being part of a community…

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Everett High students’ protest offers lesson in democracy

Three cheers and a tiger to the students at Everett High School. You exercised your rights to protest,…

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Dowd: Nobels and nations; if Trump wants it, he’ll try to take it

Trump says his power is limited only by ‘my own morality.’ So, too, is his desire for possession.

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Support schools bonds, levies for strong students, communities

Strong schools are essential to Everett’s success so I’m hoping you will vote yes on both Everett Public…