Opinion
Comment: GOP’s dwindling Hispanic support is a huge failure
Both Trump and Republicans are losing Latinos’ confidence on immigration and the economy.
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Comment: Steep costs of Trump’s tariffs coming into focus
The impacts, somewhat delayed, are arriving as prices increase and rates of saving fall.
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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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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.
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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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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.
Opinion
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.
Opinion
Comment: CDC shooting shows contagion of misinformation
And that misinformation was and is promoted by those now running the national health agency.
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Comment: Brace yourself for Trump’s L.A. ‘MAGAlympics’ in 2028
The president and vice president already are angling to turn the event to their advantage.
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Comment: If recession hits, will Republicans acknowledge it?
A good hint will come if the Senate confirms an unqualified nominee for the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Comment: Crime is down, but what else do the FBI’s stats show?
Notably, most crimes are reported as happening in people’s homes and just after midnight.
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Comment: Voters should pick representatives; not other way around
What it would take to end gerrymandering and establish fair rules for congressional redistricting.
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Comment: Getting more than “fine” out of your kid’s day at school
Being more creating with questions – and showing interest – can prompt a more satisfying conversation.
Opinion
Comment: Whales don’t live by election cycles; nor can research
Research is helping us direct efforts to protect marine mammals. It’s work that must continue without delays.
Opinion
Comment: State lawmakers’ email secrecy an assault on records law
House leaders want to allow members to mark some email as ‘transitory,’ hiding them from the public.
Opinion
Comment: Edmonds must plan to face next extreme climate event
Other nearby cities are preparing for extreme heat and cold. Edmonds has its own work to do.
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Comment: Trump’s civil commitment order comes close to correct
Those with mental illness and addiction can’t be left on streets, but they need housing and services.
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Comment: Healthier living helps aging brain, study shows
A study of seniors found, even late in life, better diet and exercise delayed dementia’s onset.
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Comment: DOJ’s push for voter data is a fishing expedition
This isn’t about election integrity; it’s a political strategy to sway the midterm elections.
Opinion
Comment: Cities know what they need to do; they need funding
Spokane was set for a federal grant to respond to the next heat wave. Then the funding was…