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Who are Guard in D.C. told is the enemy?
As a young armor officer in the U.S. Army stationed in South Korea, I had rules of engagement.…
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Turn IAM union hall EV chargers back on
The secretary/treasurer of the local Machinists union shut down the free electric vehicle stations in front of the…
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Bouie: What’s goal of Trump’s occupation of Washington, D.C.?
It isn’t public safety. He’s making it clear he can seize power as he likes to rule as…
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Comment: Steep costs of Trump’s tariffs coming into focus
The impacts, somewhat delayed, are arriving as prices increase and rates of saving fall.
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The Buzz: Has Trump been told of Heaven’s membership fees?
Sure, it’s exclusive, but St. Peter is eager to hear his ideas for redecorating the place.
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Editorial: We’ll keep our mail-in ballots; thank you, Mr. Putin
Trump, at the suggestion of Russia’s president, is again going after states that use mail-in ballots.
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Late ballot postmark by Everett post office canceled our vote
About 2 p.m. on Aug. 5, election day, I took the primary election ballots that my husband and…
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Support legislation to stop politicizing of civil service
As someone proud to have served the American people as a federal scientist in the Department of Interior…
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Comment: Success in Ukraine deal will put Trump first
Any peace agreement will serve Trump’s whims more than the needs of Ukraine and of Europe.
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Gessen: Definition of terms needed in discussions over Ukraine
When Trump talks of ‘land swaps,’ he’s talking of Putin’s extortion for Ukrainian territory where people live.
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Comment: 10 ‘sticks’ U.S., allies can use to get Putin to table
Russia’s Putin has ducked cease-fire demands. Here’s how to get him to commit to a fairer give-and-take.
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Stpehens: Trump just reminded me why I’m still a neocon
The only way to guarantee an end to this conflict is steadfast opposition to Putin, not Trump’s glad-handing.
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Comment: Ukraine, Europe got a reprieve in D.C.; not an escape
It’s important that Trump sees the need for security guarantees; but he must convince Putin of that.
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Welch: Ignoring primary ballot saps your voice in government
Low turnout in the county’s Aug. 5 primary should concern those who want responsive local government.
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Comment: Falling crime stats alone won’t make people feel safe
Democrats need to acknowledge people’s concerns and offer better solutions than Trump’s military show of force.
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Comment: End to vote by mail would hurt GOP more than help it
Republicans made notable gains in mail voting during the 2024 election, especially in battleground states.
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Comment: CDC shooting shows contagion of misinformation
And that misinformation was and is promoted by those now running the national health agency.