Opinion
Can we focus on solutions, not ‘isms’?
I was checking out The Herald’s editorial cartoons 0nline and one had Democrats jumping off the socialism cliff…
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In defense of Trump, allegations need fact-check
In response to a recent letter blaming Donald Trump for high gas prices, the continuing war in Ukraine,…
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Comment: Canada lost its measles-free status; U.S. likely next
The increase in infections comes as U.S. health efforts have fallen to a cycle of anti-science policy.
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Comment: What states are doing to save their property taxes
It’s the fairest tax out there, but states are fiddling with fixes to avoid angering homeowners. It’s tricky.
Opinion
Editorial: Recognizing state history’s conflicts and common ground
State officials seek consensus in siting statues of an Indian rights activist and a missionary.
Opinion
Where are cartoons lampooning Kamala Harris?
I agree with a recent letter writer, The Herald Opinion page’s cartoons about the GOP and Trump, are…
Opinion
Editorial cartoons are satire; it’s to be expected
I have read and sent letters to the editor of The Herald for years. I’m just amazed that…
Opinion
People should rely on own savings not on goverment assistance
Laudable is the social legislation that provides 26 weeks of subsidies to the unemployed who meet specific qualifications.…
Opinion
Comment: What climate ‘realists’ miss are pledges’ quiet wins
Climate fatalists should consider that nations committed to reductions are meeting their targets.
Opinion
Comment: Too many kids can’t read; blame lack of spelling tests
Leaving the task to spellcheck holds back kids’ skill and love of reading. Spelling is key to comprehension.
Opinion
Comment: Shutdown raises profile of childcare as an issue
With work requirements on or coming for SNAP and Medicaid, more families will rely on Head Start.
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Comment: Home Depot needs to confront its ICE problem
The day laborers it attracts aren’t employees, but customers expect to hire their help when the need it.
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Comment: Ignoring Trump, stock market believes in climate crisis
Green energy and cleantech indices are outperforming the overall market. You can partially thanks AI’s demand.
Opinion
Saunders: Shutdown is over; recriminations for Democrats aren’t
Except for a handful of heroes, the Democrats need to explain why they put so many through this.
Opinion
Did partisan rhetoric backfire on Snohomish city candidates?
Something interesting happened recently in the city of Snohomish mayoral and city council races. While Democrats performed well…
Opinion
Comment: U.S. climate efforts didn’t hurt economy; they grew it
Even as U.S. population and the economy grew substantially, greenhouse gas emissions stayed constant.
Opinion
Welch column unfairly targeted transgender girls
When Todd Welch was first brought on as a regular columnist for The Herald, he promised to be…