Opinion

Comment: Trump’s common-man anger has lost its focus, purpose

What’s different now is where he could once shape the public zeitgeist, he now appears out of touch.

 

Stores shouldn’t limit deals to those with smartphones

There are many forms of discrimination, and some major grocery stores have…

 

Comment: GOP Tenn. win offers little solace for 2026 prospects

The Republican won by 9 points but it’s a margin dwarfed by Trump’s win in 2024, mimicking other recent results.

 

Comment: Relaxing fuel-effiency won’t be much help to consumers

Vehicles aren’t likely to become much cheaper and you’ll pay for more gas. Automakers will benefit, though.

Comment: Trump’s curbs on immigration threat to Social Security

Pursuing ‘reverse immigration’ will cut into the labor market and the benefit’s source of support.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, Dec. 8

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

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Beliefs of No Kings protesters misstated in letter

I was disappointed to read a recent letter to the editor, complaining about “onerous” taxes “rained down” by the state government. According to the financial… Continue reading

FILE — A mother holds her 8-month-old while a COVID-19 vaccine is administered in Hatfield, Pa., June 30, 2022. Dr. Vinay Prasad, director of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), said in a staff memo on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, that a review spearheaded by vaccine skeptic Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg found that at least 10 children in the U.S. died “after and because of” getting a Covid-19 vaccination. (Hannah Beier/The New York Times)

Comment: Claims of vaccine deaths need to produce the data

Relying on unsubstantiated claims of children’s deaths could increase mistrust and lead to deaths.

FILE — A mother holds her 8-month-old while a COVID-19 vaccine is administered in Hatfield, Pa., June 30, 2022. Dr. Vinay Prasad, director of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), said in a staff memo on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, that a review spearheaded by vaccine skeptic Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg found that at least 10 children in the U.S. died “after and because of” getting a Covid-19 vaccination. (Hannah Beier/The New York Times)
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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Dec. 7

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

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Only yachts float on capitalism’s tide

The myth of free-market capitalism is that it “floats all boats.” The truth is that it floats all yachts. Those promoting the myth are speaking… Continue reading

Soldier’s death in D.C. was result of Trump deployment

I saw the sad news that one of the National Guard troopers who was sent to Washington, D.C. died of her wounds following a shooting.… Continue reading

Story on Arlington runner Ramon Little was engaging

If ever there was an example of why it’s important and relevant to subscribe to local newspapers, Joe’s Pohoryles story about Ramon Little is it… Continue reading

Comment: Driving impaired at .05 BAC; law should reflect that

The state’s impaired driving law needs a lower blood alcohol limit, a senator and former sheriff says.

Comment: Federal, states’ policies starving farms in the West

Tariffs and trade disputes, coupled with state taxes and regulations are eating farm profits.

Comment: Latest BP pipeline spill proves why a river’s rights matter

Had a citizen’s initiative survived a legal challenge it might have ensured BP paid full remediation.

December 5, 2025: Season of Giving

Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Dec. 6

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

December 5, 2025: Season of Giving
Customers look at AR-15-style rifles on a mostly empty display wall at Rainier Arms Friday, April 14, 2023, in Auburn, Wash. as stock dwindles before potential legislation that would ban future sale of the weapons in the state. House Bill 1240 would ban the future sale, manufacture and import of assault-style semi-automatic weapons to Washington State and would go into immediate effect after being signed by Gov. Jay Inslee. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Editorial: Long fight for state’s gun safety laws must continue

The state’s assault weapons ban was upheld in a state court, but more challenges remain ahead.

Customers look at AR-15-style rifles on a mostly empty display wall at Rainier Arms Friday, April 14, 2023, in Auburn, Wash. as stock dwindles before potential legislation that would ban future sale of the weapons in the state. House Bill 1240 would ban the future sale, manufacture and import of assault-style semi-automatic weapons to Washington State and would go into immediate effect after being signed by Gov. Jay Inslee. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Forum: Replacing planks as we steer the ship of civilization

Theseus’ paradox brings to mind thoughts about looking backward to guide decisions about the future.

Forum: We need a better grasp of reasons for Revolutionary War

Complaints about taxation fall short of understanding why the founders sought to break from England.

The Buzz: ‘Rage bait’ word of the year; and, the next three, too

The Oxford English Dictionary said the term has tripled in use. Good thing it’s sold in bulk.