Opinion
Comment: Haitians endure a century of hate, lies, meddling
Since 1915, Haiti and Haitians have been subjected to U.S. interference, libel and exclusion.
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Comment: Washington farmers urge voters to reject I-2117
The Climate Commitment Act has flaws that must be fixed, but it is vital to sustainable agriculture.
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Comment: Art started as a ‘prison hustle’; it provided much more
In prison, my art provided necessities. It became a way for me to express myself and find inner…
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Comment: Fentanyl overwhelmed Oregon’s approach to addiction
While under-resourced, a public-health approach wasn’t wrong, but it couldn’t handle fentanyl’s lethality.
Opinion
Comment: American won’t be rid of demagoguery when Trump goes
A recent poll shows significant numbers of Republican voters hold authoritarian and racist viewpoints.
Opinion
Comment: Health care is on the ballot this November
With health care a significant cost for all, voters should weigh the positions of candidates for office.
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Comment: Give taxpayers details on state workers’ contract deals
The workers’ union criticized a proposal without providing details; shouldn’t taxpayers judge for themselves?
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Comment: Coordinate efforts to prevent substance abuse, suicide
Abuse of drugs and alcohol can increase the risk of suicide ideation, attempts and death.
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Comment: Trump in debate proves he’s unfit and unprepared
Asked if he had a plan to replace Obamacare, Trump could only manage, “I have concepts of a…
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Comment: Harris won debate, but with help of moderators, Trump
Harris wasn’t fact-checked by the ABC team, and Trump was too focused on himself to land blows against…
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Comment: Tonight’s debate questions matter as much as answers
To avoid vague talking points, moderators have to ask direct questions Trump and Harris can’t dodge.
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Comment: Proposal reflects future Boeing, IAM are building
The contract proposal is more than a labor agreement; it’s a commitment to workers and the community.
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Comment: Mass shootings a choice the Republican Party makes
In choosing the rights of gun-owners over safety, the bloody aftermath is unavoidable.
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Comment: Harris would add to Bidenomics with huge tax increases
Along with trillions in deficit spending, Harris seeks taxes higher even than many European nations.
Opinion
Comment: Lawmakers must fix growing school funding shortfall
Since the McCleary solution state funding has slipped, forcing closures, layoffs and cuts to K-12 education.
Opinion
Comment: State must rein in sale of unregulated vape products
The FDA is moving too slowly to address a flood of flavored vape pens from China, marketed at…
Opinion
Two perspectives on the Democratic nominee’s proposals to address American’s economic concerns.
Point: Harris’ economic agenda for the people
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Comment: Tuesday’s debate will be a crucial test for Harris
For undecided voters, the vice president will need to flesh out how well she can lead the nation.
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Comment: Grocery shopping sucking joy as well as money
Consumers are working to economize, using coupons, comparison shopping and buying store brands.
Opinion
Comment: How U.S. can get Russia, China back to arms talks
Its support for Ukraine and Taiwan is a complication, but there are avenues to resume nuclear arms talks.