Opinion

The Buzz: Has Trump been told of Heaven’s membership fees?

Sure, it’s exclusive, but St. Peter is eager to hear his ideas for redecorating the place.

 

August 19, 2025: Unbearable

Editorial cartoons for Friday, Aug. 22

A sketchy look at the news of the day.

 

Schwab: Trump securing piece of Ukraine for Russia in our time

The Alaska summit didn’t even last long enough for lunch. But Trump did get election tips from Vlad.

 

Bouie: What’s goal of Trump’s occupation of Washington, D.C.?

It isn’t public safety. He’s making it clear he can seize power as he likes to rule as a strongman.

Comment: Steep costs of Trump’s tariffs coming into focus

The impacts, somewhat delayed, are arriving as prices increase and rates of saving fall.

Turn IAM union hall EV chargers back on

The secretary/treasurer of the local Machinists union shut down the free electric vehicle stations in front of the I.A.M. Union Hall on Airport Road. This… Continue reading

Who are Guard in D.C. told is the enemy?

As a young armor officer in the U.S. Army stationed in South Korea, I had rules of engagement. These were the conditions under which I… Continue reading

Comment: 10 ‘sticks’ U.S., allies can use to get Putin to table

Russia’s Putin has ducked cease-fire demands. Here’s how to get him to commit to a fairer give-and-take.

Comment: Success in Ukraine deal will put Trump first

Any peace agreement will serve Trump’s whims more than the needs of Ukraine and of Europe.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Aug. 21

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

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump shake hands after a joint news conference following their meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2025. Amid the setbacks for Ukraine from the meeting in Alaska, officials in Kyiv seized on one glimmer of hope — a U.S. proposal to include security guarantees for Ukraine in any potential peace deal with Russia. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Editorial: We’ll keep our mail-in ballots; thank you, Mr. Putin

Trump, at the suggestion of Russia’s president, is again going after states that use mail-in ballots.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump shake hands after a joint news conference following their meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, Aug. 15, 2025. Amid the setbacks for Ukraine from the meeting in Alaska, officials in Kyiv seized on one glimmer of hope — a U.S. proposal to include security guarantees for Ukraine in any potential peace deal with Russia. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Gessen: Definition of terms needed in discussions over Ukraine

When Trump talks of ‘land swaps,’ he’s talking of Putin’s extortion for Ukrainian territory where people live.

Late ballot postmark by Everett post office canceled our vote

About 2 p.m. on Aug. 5, election day, I took the primary election ballots that my husband and I had filled out into the downtown… Continue reading

Support legislation to stop politicizing of civil service

As someone proud to have served the American people as a federal scientist in the Department of Interior for more than 30 years, I am… Continue reading

Comment: End to vote by mail would hurt GOP more than help it

Republicans made notable gains in mail voting during the 2024 election, especially in battleground states.

Comment: Falling crime stats alone won’t make people feel safe

Democrats need to acknowledge people’s concerns and offer better solutions than Trump’s military show of force.

Comment: Ukraine, Europe got a reprieve in D.C.; not an escape

It’s important that Trump sees the need for security guarantees; but he must convince Putin of that.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Aug. 20

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

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Stpehens: Trump just reminded me why I’m still a neocon

The only way to guarantee an end to this conflict is steadfast opposition to Putin, not Trump’s glad-handing.

Welch: Ignoring primary ballot saps your voice in government

Low turnout in the county’s Aug. 5 primary should concern those who want responsive local government.