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French: On president’s power, court majority rejects originalism

They may not have done so for Trump’s benefit, but the conservatives became activist jurists.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, July 9

A sketechy look at the news of the day.

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Editorial: Return Cortes to 38th district House seat

In his first term, he successfully sponsored legislation that serves his district and the state.

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Herald staff cuts will mean less coverage for city

As a lifelong Everett resident, third generation Seagull and current City of Everett employee, it’s very disappointing to…

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Comment: Biden can’t do this on his own; he doesn’t have to

If Biden is going to stay in the race, he has to run as a player-coach and rely…

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French: Democrats must ask if they are leaders or loyalists

Republicans refused to admit what they knew of Trump. Will Democrats now stay quiet about Biden?

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Comment: Increasingly, fight against Big Lie is at local level

Fighting false claims of election interference, more are running for office to assure voters a choice.

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Stephens: What a better Israeli prime minister would do

A better leader would start with elections, seek a moderate Palestinian state and recognize Israel’s broader concerns.

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Comment: Improve access to health care for tribal communities

The Indian Health Service is underfunded, but there are affordable ways to improve access to treatment.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, July 8

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Will PUD solar array project take 45 years for payback?

I read the recent article about the solar energy project and my skepticism kicked in when I read…

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, July 7

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

The clock in the Supreme Court chamber in Washington on May 8, 2024. When the clock strikes 10 a.m., a marshal ushers in a session. The New York Times received rare access to capture the courtroom during a momentous term. (Amir Hamja/The New York Times)

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Comment: Loss of Supreme Court’s legitimacy can lead to violence

When the court is seen as just another political actor, it’s rulings deepen divisions and risk extreme reactions.

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Have Herald layoffs ended its woke agenda?

The “go woke, go broke” wave seems to have recently washed over The Herald. After years of increasingly…

Matthew Wallace, of D&L Fence, Inc., nails in a fence support on a model home at the Overlook at Riverfront on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 in Everett, Wa. The project by Polygon Northwest has the first 30 homes, of 425 planned along the riverfront, in various stages of construction. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Editorial: Everett request for property tax lift reasonable

The increase to $2.19 per $1,000 of assessed value brings it closer to par with other cities in…

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Comment: Veterans of all eras should know about asbestos threat

Washington, with its military legacy, has the eighth-highest incidence of asbestos-related diseases.

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Comment: Executive, judicial branches dabbling in lawmaking

For the system of checks and balances to work, the making of law must be left to Congress…

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Sports Dad: Short game of long toss prompts thoughts on aging

When feeling your age, or older, consider the vitality and wisdom of baseball great Satchel Paige.

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Forum: CHC strengthening to deliver care its patients need

As a new board member for the nonprofit, I see a organization navigating challenges to deliver care.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, July 6

A sketchy look at the news of the day.