Opinion

Endorsements offer a chance to understand issues, races

Contrary to Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos’ bizarre assertion that newspapers are politically irrelevant to their readers, endorsements are one of the reasons newspapers exist.… Continue reading

Funding global vaccine outreach can save millions of lives

Thanks for printing Michael and Leslie Boyer’s Oct. 24 letter about the life-saving work of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. (“Urge Congress to add funding to… Continue reading

Heartfelt appreciation for our veterans on Veterans Day

Since Veterans Day, Nov. 11, is upon us, I just want to send out a huge thank you to all our veterans, both past and… Continue reading

Comment: Failing Edmonds culvert poses risk of rail disaster

Bad decisions in the 1980s have led to deterioration of a culvert beneath tracks along the waterfront.

Comment: Working forests are healthy forests with many benefits

Locking up state timberlands as ‘legacy forests’ is bad for communities and the forests, themselves.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Nov. 9

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

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Forum: Marking VFW’s 125th, Everett post invites all to events

Post No. 1200 will observe Veterans Day this weekend with its Buddy Poppy Drive at three locations.

Forum: Why do some men still think they can decide for women?

No one knows the bodies and lives of women better than women themselves. Leave those decisions to us.

Harrop: Liberal voices were a drag on Harris’ move to center

Harris tried, but media, politicians and others gave Trump the ammunition he needed to drag her down.

Brooks: Trump did what Democrats failed to do; address class

Democrats had one job: to combat inequality. They failed to see what was right in front of them.

Comment: Meta’s ‘AI slop’ taking the ‘social’ out of social media

By offering free AI tools, Meta is replacing human-generated content with bizarre, meaningless imagery.

Comment: Universal pre-K is worth the cost; we now have proof

In fact, a study shows the return on investment for child care programs is $5 for every dollar spent.

Comment: What’s ahead in a second Trump administration

Allowed a freer reign by advisers and the Supreme Court, Trump’s return promises a rough ride.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Nov. 8

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

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Schwab: Americans know what they want; they’re going to get it

Whatever happens, however dictatorial, it’s what the voters wanted, and we’ll have to live with that.

Comment: Finding hope in the ‘good bones’ of a democracy

Despair is always an option; it’s going backward that we have to avoid.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Nov. 7

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

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Our leaders must reconcile, work together

Never in my 16 cycles of voting have I seen our country more divided. As I look around I see a battleground with two opposing… Continue reading

Reform needed for flood insurance after disasters

A recent commentary in The Herald notes that the number of properties receiving repeated payouts from FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program has quadrupled in the… Continue reading

Stephens: How could the Democrats lose against Trump?

You can start with their dismissiveness in recognizing the economic hardships of fellow Americans.