Opinion
Comment: What’s ahead in a second Trump administration
Allowed a freer reign by advisers and the Supreme Court, Trump’s return promises a rough ride.
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Comment: Meta’s ‘AI slop’ taking the ‘social’ out of social media
By offering free AI tools, Meta is replacing human-generated content with bizarre, meaningless imagery.
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Comment: Universal pre-K is worth the cost; we now have proof
In fact, a study shows the return on investment for child care programs is $5 for every dollar…
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Our leaders must reconcile, work together
Never in my 16 cycles of voting have I seen our country more divided. As I look around…
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Time to move on and put personal over political
Since getting older I have grown tired of political opinions. The idea of left or right, even winning…
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Reform needed for flood insurance after disasters
A recent commentary in The Herald notes that the number of properties receiving repeated payouts from FEMA’s National…
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Comment: Finding hope in the ‘good bones’ of a democracy
Despair is always an option; it’s going backward that we have to avoid.
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Stephens: How could the Democrats lose against Trump?
You can start with their dismissiveness in recognizing the economic hardships of fellow Americans.
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Burke: Nothing beats a mystery for waiting out election results
When you’re waiting for the Electoral College numbers to drop, you might as well watch some bodies drop.
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It’s troubled, but we need Boeing
Proud Boeing has lost its way, but we in the Pacific Northwest, United States, and the world, need…
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Herald staff have provided excellent coverage for election
Though I’ve meant to write applauding many excellent Letters to the Editor, I am writing to you about…
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Sid Schwab isn’t only one baffled by Trump’s allure
Just back from a few days immersed in a four-part a cappella harmony (aka “barbershop”) convention (recommended, find…
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Bouie: What to expect when you’re expecting Trump to win
The U.S. will endure. But his victory might mark the end of one republic and the start of…
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We must team up against the climate crisis
My name is Casey and I am a seventh grader at Maplewood Parent Cooperative in Edmonds. I am…
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Don’t forget indoor pollution sources from gas
Thank you for the excellent article regarding increased asthma risks in Snohomish County (“Amid high asthma rates, Snohomish…
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Goldberg: Has the scale of women’s fury been underestimated?
The surprise results of an Iowa poll hint at the possibility of the strength of women in the…
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Comment: Once the ballots are cast, the law must prevail
Americans across the political spectrum share a duty to support the peaceful transition of power.