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Comment: Destruction is not a political path to peace
Military campaigns didn’t produce stable regimes in Iraq or Libya. The result may be similar in Iran.
Breaking News:
10th District: Dave Paul and Tim Hazelo leading state house
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Comment: Proposed tax would hinder construction businesses
The ‘millionaires tax’ would hit the working capital that construction firms need to build communities.
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Comment: Budget cuts threaten access, upkeep of state rec areas
A loss of funding would cut employees and force closures of DNR sites that state residents enjoy.
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Comment: State can’t ignore need after federal cuts to health care
State lawmakers must adjust the budget to make up for federal losses to Medicaid and long-term care.
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Comment: Charter schools are public schools; fund them as such
A proposal to take back $1,500 per charter school student to balance the state’s budget is unfair.
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Comment: Who pays if Supreme Court shields Big Oil on climate?
Grab a mirror. Insurers, local governments and taxpayers will get stuck with costs of climate disasters.
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Comment: President Trump is losing his coveted ‘Bro’ vote
Generation Z males are bailing on Trump because he hasn’t delivered as he promised on affordability or jobs.
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Comment: Corporations are making more while workers enjoy less
GDP is at record levels, as is CEO compensation. But worker pay, benefits and sentiment are lagging.
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Comment: How is Putin’s war in Ukraine playing in Russia?
Russians’ support may be more fragile than many assume.
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Roberts: Whatever EPA protecting it’s not environment or us
Its scuttling of a 2009 climate finding could doom the U.S. to economic and environmental losses.
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Comment: County should follow board’s order on critical habitat
Snohomish groups advised that critical area protections were lacking. A state board has now agreed.
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Comment: Flock cameras need rules to protect public’s privacy
Legislation would create regulations for data collected by license plate cameras and prevent abuses.
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Comment: Trump finally talked affordability, but was it convincing?
Polls show concerns about prices are a drag on Trump’s numbers. His address may not change many minds.
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Comment: U.S. Olympic athletes display something more than medals
What Team USA demonstrated, win or lose, was what comes of effort, tenacity, grace and sportsmanship.
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Comment: State of union for small business, consumers? Dismal.
Even as GDP continues to climb, prospects are tough for small businesses and jobs are harder to find.
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Comment: GOP’s voting bill meant to subvert, not save elections
Bracing for big losses in the midterms, Trump and Republicans are preparing an excuse: ‘Democrats cheated.’
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Comment: Why would Trump want to sell tiny cars to Americans?
Trump is enamoured with Japan’s ‘kei’ cars. But would SUV-loving Americans be interested?
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Dowd: High court at last schools Trump on checks and balances
Not that he took it well, but the Supreme Court has provided some accountability from the executive.
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Comment: Here’s how to prevent abuses at DOJ once Trump is gone
Congress must put reforms in place to prevent the political retribution and favoritism running rampant.
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Comment: ICE”s exit alone won’t heal trauma inflicted on Minneapolis
Over time, neighbors reaching out can salve the fear and intimidation that plagued the Minnesota city.