Opinion
Comment: So much for RFK Jr.’s pledge of ‘choice’ on vaccines
His latest action confirms his intention to delist specific vaccines, making them less affordable.
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Comment: Anti-‘woke’ crusades by Hegseth, Rubio petty, dangerous
Focused on renaming ships and scrubbing websites, the department heads risk their distraction.
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Welch: Marcus Tageant embodied the spirit of Lake Stevens
I served with Marcus on the city council, witnessing an infectious devotion to his community.
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Comment: Why Trump’s Guard deployment is threat to democracy
Trump claims rebellion and invasion; there is neither. Policing protests must be left to states.
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Comment: Hegseth renaming ships dishonors memory of ‘warriors’
Navy vessels were named for Harvey Milk, Cesar Chavez and others in recognition of their service to country.
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Goldberg: Watch carefully; this is what autocracy looks like
Trump, in stepping past state officials, has over-reacted to discourage legitimate protest of his actions.
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Comment: Reclaim and fly the American flag for ‘No Kings Day’
For those defending the nation’s ideals, there’s no better complement to a protest sign than the flag.
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Comment: Trump’s tariffs could ground aerospace’s rebound
Just as Boeing and Airbus had worked out most of their supply chain kinks, the threat of tariffs…
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French: Trump, as he hoped, gets his excuse for conflict
It’s on the slightest of pretenses, but Trump is getting the showdown he desired in California.
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Goldberg: Musk should be a warning to CEOs aligning with Trump
Even if they chafed under Democratic policy, now they’re left to a president’s unpredictable whims.
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Comment: Heat is on for workers, but RFK Jr. sees no problem
Even as a summer of record heat approaches, protections for workers are lagging, if not being canceled.
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Comment: Supreme Court gave DOGE the keys to kingdom
The court’s decision, without detailing its reasoning, is blow against the protection of data privacy.
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Comment: Trump’s science policy won’t set a ‘gold standard’
It’s more about centralizing control of science to make it easier to deny what it doesn’t agree with.
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Comment: Can NASA’s popularity save it from deep budget cuts?
NASA logos are brand fixtures, a sign of public support. That could wane if cuts limit it’s reach…
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Comment: Sen. Ernst’s sarcasm won’t help her keep her seat
Her blunt response regarding Medicaid cuts won’t play well in Iowa and won’t win back MAGA faithful.
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Comment: Using prejudice against prejudice won’t end antisemitism
The Trump administration’s targeting of immigrants, dissent and universities only assures a longer fight.
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Comment: How Ukraine’s drone strike upends the rules of warfare
Inexpensive drones reached deep into Russia to destroy aircraft that were used against Ukraine.