Opinion

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Comment: Just where is this political violence coming from?

Data and research show right-wing extremist violence is more frequent and more deadly than from the left.

 

Comment: Trump can’t resist using Kirk’s murder to tar his rivals

Instead of a call for unity, Trump has used the slaying to further his vilification of the left.

 

We need to watch our political speech for violence

“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the…

 

Trump is stoking political division, violence

The only one stoking political violence is Donald Trump. Everything that had been done since the start of his second term is designed to divide… Continue reading

Some angels carry gas cans for out-of-gas boates

Sometimes I am an idiot. Went for a boat ride up the Snohomish River on a nice day with my wife and two wiener dogs.… Continue reading

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Sept. 21

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

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Comment: Loss of ACA tax credits puts local families at risk

If Congress fails to renew the program, premiums will increase and 80,000 in the state could lose coverage.

Comment: State’s tax code needs rewrite for fair share

With deep cuts to state services, reform is needed so the wealthy and corporations pay what they owe.

Comment: Theatrics of Congress’ shutdown brinkmanship must end

And it can end, assuring benefits and jobs, if Congress adopts a bill that keeps it on the job.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Sept. 20

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

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Editorial: Using the First Amendment to protect our rights

For better government and communities we need better understanding and respect for differing opinions.

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Forum: Choosing hope over mere expectations

Even in the face of repeated disappointments we need to foster hope to keep that as an option.

Forum: Thoughts on prayers and their role in policy, change

Prayer and policy are not mutually exclusive; such appeals are essential to change in our communities.

Comment: We’re losing our culture of argument and its purpose

We’re losing an understanding of the purpose of Socratic argument and learning what we don’t know.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Sept. 19

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

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Everett School Board, Pos. 1: As teacher, Langley knows students’ needs

Respect Public Schools-Washington urges support for Shaina Langley for the District 1 Position on Everett Public School District’s School Board. A teacher for over 10… Continue reading

Everett School Board, Pos. 3: Laurence has served Everett students

As a former elected Everett School Board member, I would like to share some observations on the candidacy of Anna Marie Jackson Laurence. First of… Continue reading

Schwab: Weaponization of an atrocity invites atrocity

Past leaders sought to unite Americans in times of tumult; Trump is using tragedy to further his aims.

Bruni, Stephens: Two perspectives on the response to a dark time

Proving that liberals and conservatives can respectfully disagree and find common ground.

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Editorial: Everett school board incumbents warrant support

Roman Rewolinski, Jen Hirman and Anna Marie Jackson Laurence have shown their value to the district.

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