I have been a lifelong Republican, but a Republican Washington state representative just changed that. Regardless of one’s stance on Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-home order,… Continue reading
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Spiro Agnew’s harsh rhetoric tore America apart; and it made the deadly violence seem acceptable.
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In truth, Trump’s proclamation has little authority over workers or companies, unless they go along.
A sketchy look at the day in the coronavirus pandemic (and politics).… Continue reading
The number of people needing help has doubled, at a time when donations are down 70 percent.
Fast food should not be in a regular diet because of the unhealthy ingredients in it. Fast Food Facts informs us that fast food is… Continue reading
As a retired teacher there is one thing that I would add to Ellie L.’s fine letter on standardized testing. People mainly learn in two… Continue reading
A sketchy look at the day in the coronavirus outbreak (and politics).… Continue reading
Those that don’t know history are condemned to repeat it! Case in point: Sheriff Adam Fortney declaring the governor’s stay-home order unconstitutional. The U.S. Army… Continue reading
As everyone knows, these are indeed unique and demanding trying times. But there is some good news, former Island County Commissioner Angie Homola is seeking… Continue reading
A sketchy look at the day in the coronavirus outbreak (and politics).… Continue reading
The social calculus of risk to the few vs. economic recovery will be brutal. If the economy stays shut down, more people will become desperate… Continue reading
In response to Morgan Davis’ letter to the editor asking the Snohomish City Council to “revisit the issue” of pot shops in Snohomish, my questions… Continue reading
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Contact tracing can help contain the disease’s spread, but use of phone apps raises concerns for privacy.
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Anxiety over a disease with as yet no vaccine or cure was already daily life for 30 million Americans.
I cared for Ebola patients in Africa as a nurse; I’m seeing similar strains placed on nurses now.
Operating by executive order may be the new legal standard for mass compulsion, but the oracle should at least provide details. If there is any… Continue reading
You can show you care by downloading and printing the ‘I Care By…’ sign and posting it to social media.
Pardon me if I’m not feeling particularly charitable, but after 3 1/2 years of condescension, disrespect and disdain from your editorial pages, I find it… Continue reading
The Facebook rant posted by Sheriff Adam Fortney on April 22 regarding Gov. Jay Inslee and the state “Stay at Home” order is unprofessional and… Continue reading
