Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Aug. 9

Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Aug. 9

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, March 19

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FILE - The sun dial near the Legislative Building is shown under cloudy skies, March 10, 2022, at the state Capitol in Olympia, Wash. An effort to balance what is considered the nation's most regressive state tax code comes before the Washington Supreme Court on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in a case that could overturn a prohibition on income taxes that dates to the 1930s. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Editorial: One option for pausing pay raise for state electeds

Only a referendum could hold off pay increases for state lawmakers and others facing a budget crisis.

Welch: Lawmakers ignore needs of families with disabled kids

Two bills would have offered financial assistance to families providing home care. Neither survived.

Edmonds should. vote to join South County Fire and Rescue

As a longtime Edmonds resident and retired firefighter of Edmonds Fire District… Continue reading

Save rules that buffer wetlands from homes

It’s not too late! We have a housing crisis and are required… Continue reading

Fair taxes can pay for state, federal needs

I support the Snohomish County teachers who have called attention to Governor… Continue reading

Rep. Suzan DelBene should have stood for heroes

For the first time in my 75 years, I am embarrassed to… Continue reading

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, March 18

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Friedman: Rule of law is on the line in Israel and the U.S.

Both Trump and Netanyahu appear poised to force constitutional crises in their quests for power.

Comment: ‘Forced joy’ is alienating employees and customers

Starbucks baristas must now doodle greetings on cups. It’s the wrong way to win engagement.

Comment: How long can Musk count on being White House fixture?

With Musk’s popularity suffering from his DOGE cuts, his money may not keep him in Trump’s good graces.

Comment: Have lawmakers forgotten they have constituents?

Some, particularly in the GOP, are begging out of town halls. Others are trying to limit initiatives.

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