Opinion

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.

Solar panels are visible along the rooftop of the Crisp family home on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Make your opposition to Congress’ budget bill known

Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, as passed recently in the House will harm millions of Americans, cutting off health care for over 8 million and… Continue reading

Voters should do own research than trust the media

It is difficult to appreciate the recommendation of a recent letter to the editor. The opinion regarding the source of information consumed by those who… Continue reading

Comment: As Trump turns back, Ukraine, Europe on their own

The U.S. had the tools to pressure Russia and balked. There is a path forward for Ukraine with Europe.

Comment: Musk AI project ducks pollution permits with EPA help

The Memphis project, using methane turbines for electricity, is operating without permits.

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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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, May 28

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

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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: Nation’s debt problem is also a retirement problem

The costs of Social Security require changes that would increase the early retirement age for more.

Comment: Shouldn’t we benefit from education of foreign students?

Trump earlier pledged green cards with college diplomas. Now we’re looking for excuses to deport them.

Comment: Trump’s tariff crisis will hit beyond pocketbooks

More than increased prices, the larger economic effects will sap small businesses and local economies.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, May 27

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

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Harrop: GOP’s decades-long tax cut fantasy needs to end

Tax cuts never paid for themselves; now they could add trillions of dollars to the national debt.

Klein: What do we get out of Trump’s Big Budget Bomb?

By adding $3T to the national debt, we’re kicking millions off Medicaid and giving that money to the wealthy.

For informed voters, give the gift of news, information

A recent nationwide poll found that Donald Trump’s approval ratings were higher with voters who hadn’t followed the major news stories of his first 100… Continue reading

Comment: The ugly truth in the GOP’s big, beautiful bill

It will kick some 10 million off Medicaid, including those who are working or are disabled.

Consider Saudis’ past U.S. involvement

Hmmm. Nineteen Saudi Arabians took out the Twin Towers in September of 2011. Apparently, the Bush administration protected many that were left by flying them… Continue reading

ICE should save money with focus on deporting convicted felons

In an interview about immigration on NPR last month, Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, stated that, of an estimated 21 million illegal aliens,… Continue reading

Comment: Barbarism against Israelies goes beyond Hamas

It includes the slaying of a young couple in D.C. and the promise of Israel’s right to “cleanse” Gaza.