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FILE — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks alongside President Donald Trump during an event announcing a drug pricing deal with Pfizer in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Sept. 30, 2025. Advisers to Kennedy appear poised to make consequential changes to the childhood vaccination schedule, delaying a shot that is routinely administered to newborns and discussing big changes to when or how other childhood immunizations are given. (Pete Marovich/The New York Times)
Editorial: As CDC fades, others must provide vaccine advice

A CDC panel’s recommendation on the infant vaccine for hepatitis B counters long-trusted guidance.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Dec. 10

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

Welch: State’s business climate stifling; lawmakers aren’t helping

Now 45th for business in a recent 50-state survey, new tax proposals could make things even worse.

Douthat: White House needs more Christianity in its nationalism

Aside from blanket statements, the Trump administration seems disinterested in true Christian priorities.

Comment: Straining at a gnat, swallowing a camel

Straining

Comment: Renewing ACA tax credits is a life or death issue

If subsidies aren’t renewed, millions will end coverage and put off life-saving preventative care.

Comment: CDC vaccine panel’s hep B reversal leads parents astray

It isn’t empowering parents to make their own decision; it’s misleading them in a dangerous direction.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Dec. 9

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

Customers look at AR-15-style rifles on a mostly empty display wall at Rainier Arms Friday, April 14, 2023, in Auburn, Wash. as stock dwindles before potential legislation that would ban future sale of the weapons in the state. House Bill 1240 would ban the future sale, manufacture and import of assault-style semi-automatic weapons to Washington State and would go into immediate effect after being signed by Gov. Jay Inslee. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Editorial: Long fight for state’s gun safety laws must continue

The state’s assault weapons ban was upheld in a state court, but more challenges remain ahead.

Anne Sarinas, left, and Lisa Kopecki, right, sort ballots to be taken up to the election center to be processed on Nov. 3, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Editorial: States right to keep voter rolls for proper purpose

Trump DOJ’s demand for voters’ information is a threat to the integrity of elections.

Aleen Alshamman carries her basket as she picks out school clothes with the help of Operation School Bell volunteers on Sept. 24, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Editorial: Feeling generous? Your help is needed here, elsewhere

Giving Tuesday invites your financial support and volunteer hours for worthy charities and nonprofits.

Comment: FDA’s vaccine memo reckless, dangerous to public health

It offers no supporting evidence for its claims of children’s deaths and talks vaguely of broad changes.

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