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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Feb. 8

A sketechy look at the news of the day.

 

Can we find a politically moderate path, please?

I was just wondering what happened to the moderates. I am a…

 

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Feb. 7

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

 

Keep necessary homeless service program at its Everett location

Regarding The Herald’s front-page coverage of the Hope ‘N Wellness community services (“Everett homeless service faces uncertain future,” The Herald, Jan. 18). It appears this… Continue reading

Kristof: World’s richest men take on world’s poorest people

Trump says the USAID is run by ‘radical lunitics.’ Is saving countless lives now lunacy.

Schwab: Trump proves not as bad as feared; it’s worse

Taking food and medicine from kids; surrendering control to Musk; is this what you voted for?

We can’t afford the rich not paying their fair share

In a recent column, Todd Welch claims that a wealth tax on those who have more than $100 million is “too costly.” He’s wrong. What’s… Continue reading

Arlington schools capital levy: Say yes to new Post Middle School

Schools are the backbone of the Arlington community. Families want to move here for our excellent teachers and dedication to providing high quality education. However,… Continue reading

Comment: Trump’s stress-test of Constitution shows it’s up to job

Keep filing lawsuits and the courts will bat down his unconstitutional orders; as long as he follows the rulings.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Feb. 6

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

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Curtains act as doors for a handful of classrooms at Glenwood Elementary on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: Schools’ building needs point to election reform

Construction funding requests in Arlington and Lake Stevens show need for a change to bond elections.

Curtains act as doors for a handful of classrooms at Glenwood Elementary on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Lake Stevens school bond funds needed safety work at all schools

A parent’s greatest fear is for something bad to happen to their child. The Lake Stevens School District bond will fund critical safety and security… Continue reading

Long sentences not much of a deterrent but serve justice

A recent column by Todd Welch mentions a trope that ignores one basic fact: there is no deterrent effect of long-term sentences. The reason for… Continue reading

Stephens: Trump endangers stability of Pax Americana

Discarding the values of a ‘Great Power’ for a ‘Big Power’ will cost the U.S. its standing in the world.

Comment: Costco’s work to defend its DEI values isn’t over

Costco successfully argued its values to shareholders, but a bigger fight looms with ‘anti-woke’ forces.

Comment: MAGA, Christian nationalism feeding off each other

A new survey finds white Christian nationalists among Trump’s most vocal and loyal supporters.

Comment: Trump climate data purge risks Americans’ health, more

Groups are working to secure the data, but much could be lost that benefits health and economy.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Feb. 5

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

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Goldberg: Trump running America as President Bush ran Iraq

Rather than de-Baathifaction, Trump and Musk are giving us de-wokeification. Expect the same ruinous results.

Kristof: Blind to science, RFK Jr. unfit to lead on health

On the cusp of another pandemic, now is not the time for a health official who doubts vaccinations.