Opinion

Carks parked at Faith Food Bank raise some questions

I occasionally find myself driving by the Faith Church in Everett and…

 

FILE — Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary meets with then-President Donald Trump at the White House on May 13, 2019. The long-serving prime minister, a champion of ‘illiberal democracy,’ has been politically isolated in much of Europe. But he has found common ground with the former and soon-to-be new U.S. president. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Commentary: Trump following authoritarian’s playbook on press

President Trump is following the Hungarian leader’s model for influence and control of the news media.

 

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, May 4

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

 

French: A Cabinet selected on its skill in owning the libs

All errors are ignored. Their strength lies in surrendering fully to Trump, then praising him.

SAVE Act would disenfranchise women, minorities

I have lived a long time in this beautiful country. Distressingly, we have a convicted criminal as U.S. president. Donald Trump manifests his unlawful intentions… Continue reading

Comment: Help update county’s ‘constitution’ on charter commission

Filing begins next week for positions on the panel that considers proposals for the county charter.

Comment: RFK Jr., others need a better understanding of autism

Here’s what he’s missing regarding those like my daughter who are shaped — not destroyed — by autism.

Comment: Trump threatens state’s clean air, water, environment

Cuts to agencies and their staffs sidestep Congress’ authority and endanger past protection work.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, May 3

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

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Scott Peterson walks by a rootball as tall as the adjacent power pole from a tree that fell on the roof of an apartment complex he does maintenance for on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: Communities need FEMA’s help to rebuild after disaster

The scaling back or loss of the federal agency would drown states in losses and threaten preparedness.

Scott Peterson walks by a rootball as tall as the adjacent power pole from a tree that fell on the roof of an apartment complex he does maintenance for on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 in Lake Stevens, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Forum: A declaration that dependence can draw us to connections

We value independence, but forget that a simple request for help reminds us that people need people.

A view of the Eastglen Wetlands that run through the Eastglen development on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Bothell. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald file photo)

Forum: Wetlands too important to be seen as a building site

An amendment to a county land use regulation would reduce wetland buffers, endangering critical lands.

A view of the Eastglen Wetlands that run through the Eastglen development on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Bothell. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald file photo)

The Buzz: Imagine that; it’s our 100-day mark, too, Mr. President

Granted, you got more done, but we didn’t deport at 4-year-old U.S. citizen and cancer patient.

Comment: A U.S. senator shouldn’t entertain conspiracy theories

Sen. Ron Johnson’s call for an investigation into 9/11 ignores the reams of verified information available.

Comment: In U.S. minerals deal, Zelensky is holding some cards

Details of the deal are few, but Ukraine appears to have avoided the worst of Trump’s earlier demands.

Comment: Tariffs haven’t hit economy; doesn’t mean they won’t

Businesses and consumers braced enough for their effect to delay the impacts. The rest is up to Trump.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, May 2

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

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Harrop: Democrats should heed Canada’s win against Trump

The Liberal Party and its leader, Mark Carney, played to identity politics: Canadian identity.

Schwab: Pronatalism and the birth of a nationalism

The Trumpian push for more births seems contradictory to its lack of concern for women and children.

Comment: ‘Neutral’ language isn’t fit to describe horrific actions

In using language that looks to avoid taking a side, we’re often siding with an imbalance of power.