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Comment: Prosecute fraud; not entire communities of immigrants

Trump’s accusations against Somalis in Minnesota are unfocused and tar innocent individuals.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Dec. 2

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Comment: ‘Dimming’ the sun is a bad idea; tech bros make it worse

Deflecting the sun’s rays to cool the climate has many drawbacks. Government should rein in proposals.

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Comment: Why isn’t ICE stopped? Two branches won’t check third.

A permissive Supreme Court and a subservient Congress is content to allow civil rights abuses to continue.

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Friedman: Concerned for Middle East? Here’s where you can help:

These organizations are working to rebuild lives and build community among the peoples of the Middle East.

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Comment: Supreme Court offers GOP best shot to hold the House

The gerrymandering spree is a response to the possibility of Democrats retaking the House next year.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, Dec. 1

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Aleen Alshamman carries her basket as she picks out school clothes with the help of Operation School Bell volunteers on Sept. 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Editorial: Feeling generous? Your help is needed here, elsewhere

Giving Tuesday invites your financial support and volunteer hours for worthy charities and nonprofits.

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Nothing seditious about Democratic veterans’ video

Oh, honestly! A group of Democratic veterans pointed out that our military can and should refuse to obey…

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Citizens group finds common ground on rules for immigration enforcement

A group of local citizens gathered on a recent Sunday at the Lynnwood Library to discuss the topic…

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Where’s outrage of state’s tax-happy ‘kings”?

After attending a “No Kings” rally in Snohomish, a letter writer shared her observation of a child holding…

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Nov. 30

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

Charlie Laughtland, left, and Tim Brincefield, right, sort out cans of corn, pears and diced tomatoes at the Edmonds Food Bank on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Comment: Ensuring food aid nourishes people’s bodies and dignity

Food banks and programs like SNAP need to take steps to prevent social stigma from discouraging their use.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Nov. 29

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Comment: Monroe peer-to-peer program builds hope behind bars

Monroe Correctional Center’s Peer Resource Program makes the most of second chances for those incarcerated.

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Comment: HIV/AIDS isn’t death sentence, but work must continue

New infections are on the decline here, but focus can’t be lost on research, testing and prevention.

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The Buzz: Where the only thing worthy of pardon are the turkeys

Pass the leftovers; including reheated pardons, incivility, accusations of sedition and architectural sins.

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A man hauls in a fish as anglers fish from canoes for pink salmon during the opening week of salmon season on the Snohomish River on Sep. 5, 2023, in Snohomish,

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Forum: Ruling won’t end effort for the rights of natural world

A voters’ initiative didn’t survive a court challenge. The state needs a Green Amendment to force change.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Nov. 28

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Comment: Chimps can do something that AI can’t: reason

Recent research shows chimps can weigh evidence in making decisions; AI just depends on probability.