Opinion
Comment: From start, Harris shows she knows what notes to hit
Rather than making an event about herself on a momentous day, she put the focus on her boss…
Opinion
Comment: Every vice presidential candidate is a DEI pick
Biden was. Pence was. Harris was. J.D. Vance was. It’s all about balancing diverse interests.
Opinion
Comment: Blaming media a poor repsonse to political violence
Conspiracy and violent rhetoric holds no specific party identification but seeks only to distract.
Opinion
Comment: Project 2025’s aim is to institutionalize Trumpism
A look at the conservative policy behind Project 2025 and the think tank that thought it up.
Opinion
From the Publisher: The Herald’s team is committed to readers
I’m returning as publisher to aid The Herald during its transition and continue its 123-year legacy.
Opinion
Comment: We need to think hard on political discourse
The attempt on Donald Trump’s life should bring reflection on how we respond to others’ beliefs.
Opinion
Comment: Vote yes to bring power of Everett port across county
A countywide port district would offer the tools and funding to foster economic development and jobs.
Opinion
Comment: Court’s rulings a win for citizens over regulators
The rulings regarding ‘Chevron deference’ and the SEC keep the three branches in their lanes.
Opinion
Comment: Rally shooter’s motive is irrelevant; his gun isn’t
Luck and a novice shooter likely spared Trump’s life. Had a bump stock been used neither would have…
Opinion
Eco-Nomics: Climate crisis forces balance of urgency, economics
The transition to zero emissions requires economic stability but our best speed to decarbonization.
Opinion
Comment: Navy’s committment to Everett homeport ironclad
The arrival of new Constitution-class frigates is delayed, but homeport preparations are underway.
Opinion
Comment: Stand up for Snohomish River by seeking legal rights
The effort would help counter a recent court decision that weakened federal environmental protections.
Opinion
Comment: Next president could shift balance of 3-3-3 high court
After an eventful term, the court’s moderate conservatives may pause its to-do list. But an election looms.
Opinion
Comment: Hurricane Beryl wants a word with Texas climate deniers
Even before hurricane season, the state led the U.S. in billion-dollar disasters and insurance costs.
Opinion
Comment: To protect our children’s future, reject I-2109
Ending the capital gains tax for the wealthy would cut billions of dollars in funding for children’s benefit.
Opinion
Comment: Public’s safety requires new investments for efforts
Fighting fentanyl and other addictions now require more funding through an increase to the sales tax.
Opinion
Comment: Biden can’t do this on his own; he doesn’t have to
If Biden is going to stay in the race, he has to run as a player-coach and rely…
Opinion
Comment: Increasingly, fight against Big Lie is at local level
Fighting false claims of election interference, more are running for office to assure voters a choice.
Opinion
Comment: Improve access to health care for tribal communities
The Indian Health Service is underfunded, but there are affordable ways to improve access to treatment.
Opinion
Comment: Loss of Supreme Court’s legitimacy can lead to violence
When the court is seen as just another political actor, it’s rulings deepen divisions and risk extreme reactions.