Opinion
Comment: Veterans of all eras should know about asbestos threat
Washington, with its military legacy, has the eighth-highest incidence of asbestos-related diseases.
Opinion
Comment: Executive, judicial branches dabbling in lawmaking
For the system of checks and balances to work, the making of law must be left to Congress…
Opinion
Comment: Trump got immunity; nation got an imperial presidency
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling would horrify the founders in its grant of powers they sought to limit.
Opinion
Comment: Supreme Court has ruled; now Congress must act
After a court term that set dangerous precedents, Congress must act on pending voting rights legislation.
Opinion
Comment: Immunity ruling not get-out-of-jail card Trump thinks
While the court gave Trump some cover, he may be liable for his unofficial actions as a candidate.
Opinion
Comment: Court majority content to duck abortion issue for now
The 6-3 opinion sends the Idaho abortion case back to lower courts, perhaps to return after the election.
Opinion
Comment: Court’s Jan. 6 ruling ends pretense of textualism
The majority, typically sticking only to the text of law, instead guessed at what Congress meant.
Opinion
Comment: Beyond warning label, how to limit social media’s harms
There’s mixed evidence on a label’s effectiveness, but individuals aren’t powerless to use social media better.
Opinion
Comment: What ESG is and its role in the climate crisis
Environmental, Social and Governance measure the increasing costs and our response to climate change.
Opinion
Comment: STEM education opens paths to fulfilling careers
An Everett High grad, signing his intent to study at the UW, advises students to push themselves further.
Opinion
Comment: Celebrate Fourth by following ban on private fireworks
Mukilteo’s police chief and fire chief ask you to stay safe and leave the fireworks to professionals.
Opinion
Comment: In this debate, actions will speak louder than words
Don’t expect great detail or new takes on policy; instead watch for how each handles a free-form event.
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Comment: Congress has bill to protect kids online; make it law
Despite its reputation, Congress has worked across the aisle on an effective act to rein in social media.
Opinion
Comment: Journalism vital to community, keep The Herald robust
The Daily Herald has served the many needs of the community. It must remain as a strong presence.
Opinion
Comment: Schools banning cellphones; wha’ts not to like?
Parents can still make the call on whether kids have cellphones. Schools can decide their use in school.
Opinion
Comment: Court’s bump stock ruling reflects its MAGA direction
Continuing its conservative activism, the majority turned to the dictionary to legalize machine guns.
Opinion
Comment: Biden looks to protect immigrant spouses of citizens
An executive order providing legal status would help families and the communities in which they live.
Opinion
Comment: Mobile home residents need help to stave off eviction
Site rental fees are increasing beyond what tenants, often seniors, can afford. Immediate aid is necessary.
Opinion
Comment: Public-centered process needed for political borders
Partisan influence affected the state’s legislative redistricting process, forcing late and disruptive changes.
Opinion
Comment: City’s, county’s self-insurance disadvantages workers
Self-insurance allows claims to be too easily denied. Recent legislation restores some fairness.