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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, May 28

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, May 29

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Solar panels are visible along the rooftop of the Crisp family home on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Editorial: ‘Big, beautiful bill’ would take from our climate, too

Along with cuts to the social safety net, the bill robs investments in the clean energy economy.

Make your opposition to Congress’ budget bill known

Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, as passed recently in the House will… Continue reading

Voters should do own research than trust the media

It is difficult to appreciate the recommendation of a recent letter to… Continue reading

Comment: Is national debt too big for Congress to worry about?

The debt may have reached a point where adding a few trillion to the tab no longer seems to register.

Comment: Yes, Pope Leo is from Chicago; he also has Black ancestors

More was made of Robert Prevost’s Chicago roots than his Creole ancestors. It’s worth a conversation.

Comment: To deter Putin, bring back NATO-wide exercise

Called ‘Reforger,’ the drill tests logistics and planning and is a show of force Putin needs to see.

Graduates don't toss your hats, Graduation 2025, high costs, student loans, pass the hat, college, universities, Commencement 2025, degree, academics, academia, studies, scholarship
Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, May 28

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

A Lakewood Middle School eighth-grader (right) consults with Herald Opinion Editor Jon Bauer about the opinion essay he was writing for a class assignment. (Kristina Courtnage Bowman / Lakewood School District)
Youth Forum: Just what are those kids thinking?

A sample of opinion essays written by Lakewood Middle School eighth-graders as a class assignment.

Welch: Governor went back on cuts-first, taxes-last promise

By signing his party’s budget and its $9 billion in tax increases, he’s OK’d financial disaster.

Comment: Silver tsunami all that stands between us and recession

Those collecting from Social Security are sustaining consumption and the housing market.

Comment: What’s the upshot of FDA’s new covid shot policy?

It’s not clear, but for those younger than 65, it could be harder to get a booster shot if desired.

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