Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Feb. 2, Groundhog Day

Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Feb. 2, Groundhog Day

A sketchy look at the day in politics.

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A model of a statue of Billy Frank Jr., the Nisqually tribal fishing rights activist, is on display in the lobby of the lieutenant governor's office in the state Capitol. (Jon Bauer / The Herald.
Editorial: Recognizing state history’s conflicts and common ground

State officials seek consensus in siting statues of an Indian rights activist and a missionary.

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Comment: What climate ‘realists’ miss are pledges’ quiet wins

Climate fatalists should consider that nations committed to reductions are meeting their targets.

Comment: Too many kids can’t read; blame lack of spelling tests

Leaving the task to spellcheck holds back kids’ skill and love of reading. Spelling is key to comprehension.

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FILE — President Donald Trump and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick display a chart detailing tariffs, at the White House in Washington, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The Justices will hear arguments on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 over whether the president acted legally when he used a 1977 emergency statute to unilaterally impose tariffs.(Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times)
Editorial: Public opinion on Trump’s tariffs may matter most

The state’s trade interests need more than a Supreme Court ruling limiting Trump’s tariff power.

Comment: Ignoring Trump, stock market believes in climate crisis

Green energy and cleantech indices are outperforming the overall market. You can partially thanks AI’s demand.

Comment: Shutdown raises profile of childcare as an issue

With work requirements on or coming for SNAP and Medicaid, more families will rely on Head Start.

Saunders: Shutdown is over; recriminations for Democrats aren’t

Except for a handful of heroes, the Democrats need to explain why they put so many through this.

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