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Comment: The devil for GOP is in the details of the election

If they care to listen, Republicans were given a warning about their prospects in the 2026 midterms.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Nov. 5

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Burke: If you ever need a TAVR, thank medicine and Medicare

Nothing short of a medical marvel, the procedure replaces a heart valve and proves the value of Medicare.

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Kristof: Once again, world has failed to stop Darfur atrocities

The U.S. doesn’t have to send troops. It can demand the U.A.E stop supplying one side in Sudan’s…

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Trump-hating editorial cartoons are getting old

I realize these are “opinion” cartoons but why does every single cartoon have to be all about how…

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Does Trump want to draw out shutdown?

Many people want to know who to blame for the shutdown of the U.S. government. Are specific people…

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Keep up pressure on Trump, GOP regarding SNAP, ACA

In this brief letter I hope that more people will pay attention to Trumpian acts about which many…

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Nov. 4, Election Day

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

A Flock camera captures a vehicle's make, model and license plate that police officers can view on computers. The city of Stanwood has paused use of Flock cameras while lawsuits over public records issues are sorted out. (Flock provided photo)

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Editorial: Law enforcement tool needs review, better controls

Data from some Flock cameras, in use by police agencies, were gained by federal immigration agencies.

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Exclude talking points in reporting of drug, gun indictments

I urge everyone I know to support local news outlets such as The Herald, where I’m sure the…

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Better uses for $300 million than ballroom

A true president would have compassion for the people he promised to serve. Instead of building a $300…

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Comment: Gates’ ‘humanity’s demise’ sets low bar for climate goals

The climate crisis may not end humanity, but it will bring a lot of misery and economic disruption.

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Comment: U.S. should take cue from King Charles on Epstein

The king has demoted his brother after recent revelations. What are U.S. authorities waiting for on their end?

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, Nov. 3

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Comment: One man can end the shutdown; it’s no one in Congress

Trump has long said only he could fix it. It’s time he persuaded both parties to hammer out…

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Congress, others shouldn’t be paid during shutdowns

From now on (retroactively to the latest) with every national congressional shutdown, every member of Congress, every member…

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Trump using shutdown to his own ends

President Trump orchestrated an impasse that has resulted in the government shutdown that he is using to his…

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Why has GOP remained silent in face of shutdown?

So, let’s get this straight: We are currently in a government shutdown, federal employees continue to lose their…

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Nov. 2

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

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Comment: That $170 billion for ICE would buy a lot of school meals

Imagine if we spent on the health and welfare of kids what we’re spending on immigration enforcement.