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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Nov. 20

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FILE — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau logo is seen through a window at the CFPB offices in Washington on Sept. 23, 2019. Employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were instructed to cease “all supervision and examination activity” and “all stakeholder engagement,” effectively stopping the agency’s operations, in an email from the director of the Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (Ting Shen/The New York Times)

Editorial: Keep medical debt off credit score reporting

The federal CFPB is challenging a state law that bars medical debt from credit bureaus’ consideration.

FILE — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau logo is seen through a window at the CFPB offices in Washington on Sept. 23, 2019. Employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau were instructed to cease “all supervision and examination activity” and “all stakeholder engagement,” effectively stopping the agency’s operations, in an email from the director of the Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. (Ting Shen/The New York Times)

Stephens: U.S. has good reason to overthrow Venezuela’s Maduro

There are risks in a military action, especially a half-hearted one that leaves him in power.

Burke: Borrowing from The Bard on the path before us

Shakespearean lines, from comedy or tragedy, fit the moment when there’s something rotten.

Can we focus on solutions, not ‘isms’?

I was checking out The Herald’s editorial cartoons 0nline and one had Democrats jumping off the socialism cliff like lemmings are mistakenly thought to do.… Continue reading

Comment: Canada lost its measles-free status; U.S. likely next

The increase in infections comes as U.S. health efforts have fallen to a cycle of anti-science policy.

Comment: What states are doing to save their property taxes

It’s the fairest tax out there, but states are fiddling with fixes to avoid angering homeowners. It’s tricky.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Nov. 19

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In defense of Trump, allegations need fact-check

In response to a recent letter blaming Donald Trump for high gas prices, the continuing war in Ukraine, the Gaza cease-fire failure and our declining… Continue reading

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.

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

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

Editorial cartoons are satire; it’s to be expected

I have read and sent letters to the editor of The Herald for years. I’m just amazed that some of the letters that used to… Continue reading

November 17, 2025: But Her Emails

Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Nov. 18

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

November 17, 2025: But Her Emails
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.

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.

People should rely on own savings not on goverment assistance

Laudable is the social legislation that provides 26 weeks of subsidies to the unemployed who meet specific qualifications. However, hardly, if ever, does the legislature… Continue reading

Where are cartoons lampooning Kamala Harris?

I agree with a recent letter writer, The Herald Opinion page’s cartoons about the GOP and Trump, are really boring. Day after day you slam… Continue reading

Comment: Home Depot needs to confront its ICE problem

The day laborers it attracts aren’t employees, but customers expect to hire their help when the need it.

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.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, Nov. 17

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