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Comment: We can build consensus around words that matter to all

A survey finds Americans are mostly in agreement about the ‘civic terms’ they view as important to democracy.

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Comment: Raising stamp prices won’t solve USPS financial woes

The consistent increases in prices is driving customers away. There are better options for the service.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, April 25

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Solar panels are visible along the rooftop of the Crisp family home on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Editorial: Federal, state program will put more roofs to work

More families can install rooftop solar panels thanks to the state and federal Solar for All program.

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Roads, infrastructure won’t support Maltby townhome project

Thank you to The Herald for the article regarding the project to build 196 townhomes on 17 acres…

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Thank you local public servant during Public Service Week

Please join me in honoring the invaluable contributions of our nation’s public servants.

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Comment: Women’s health was focus of Arizona’s 1864 abortion law

Its author was likely more concerned by the poisons women took than for the abortions themselves.

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Comment: Parade of evidence will paint damning Trump portrait

Evidence not directly related to the Stormy Daniels hush money allegations will still be heard by jurors.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, April 24

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Burke: Even delayed, approval of aid to Ukraine a relief

Facing a threat to his post, the House Speaker allows a vote that Democrats had sought for months.

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Harrop: It’s too easy to scam kids, with devastating consequences

Creeps are using social media to blackmail teens. It’s easier to fall for than you might think.

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Comment: U.S. aid vital but won’t solve all of Ukraine’s worries

Russia can send more soldiers into battle than Ukraine, forcing hard choices for its leaders.

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Comment: Jobs should be safe regardless of who’s providing labor

Our economy benefits from immigrants performing dangerous jobs. Society should respect that labor.

Patricia Robles from Cazares Farms hands a bag to a patron at the Everett Farmers Market across from the Everett Station in Everett, Washington on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Editorial: EBT program a boon for kids’ nutrition this summer

SUN Bucks will make sure kids eat better when they’re not in school for a free or reduced-price…

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, April 23

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Don’t penalize those without shelter

Of the approximately 650,000 people that meet Housing and Urban Development’s definition of homeless, approximately 40 percent are…

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Fossil fuels burdening us with climate change, plastic waste

I believe that we in the U.S. have little idea of what the impacts that global warming and…

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Comment: We have bigger worries than TikTok alone

Our media illiteracy is a threat because we don’t understand how social media apps use their users.

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Harrop: Debate remains around legalized abortion and crime

More study will be needed to determine how abortion, poverty, race and crime interact.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, April 22, Earth Day

A sketchy look at the news of the day.