Opinion

Comment: County executive should drop rural cluster housing plan

The planning commission rejected the plan to protect commercial forests and limit rural sprawl.

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Comment: Over-regulation of AI could hold us back in tech race

Policies that tie the hands of tech innovators threaten the advances we can realize through AI.

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Comment: Trump’s attempt to appeal to Christians may be mistake

It won’t cost him his current supporters, but he may lose converts among those offended by his false…

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Comment: Loss of dignity keeps some from housing solutions

The housing and services that are offered should also be joined by work to restore individual dignity.

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Comment: Americans need tutoring on financial literacy

Adults and students could improve their economic health with more training in financial basics.

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Comment: Want to fix Congress? Listen to those who work there

Congressional staffers have thoughts on what’s needed, and they’re even seeing evidence it’s working.

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Comment: World order fraying because too few defend it equitably

Why should Putin worry about his crimes? Similar crimes have been excused by the U.S. and others.

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Comment: Social media gets ‘thanks’ for conspiracies’ tenacity

Conspiracy theories have long followed tragedies, but social media won’t wait for the facts to come out.

A man displays blood-stained British, Polish, and Australian passports after an Israeli airstrike, in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Monday, April 1, 2024. Gaza medical officials say an apparent Israeli airstrike killed four international aid workers with the World Central Kitchen charity and their Palestinian driver after they helped deliver food and other supplies to northern Gaza that had arrived hours earlier by ship. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

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Comment: Relief work has become deadly for aid crews

Once given a wide berth, humanitarian aid workers now face greater threats to their lives and safety.

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Comment: Congress should ensure thrill of skydiving remains

A section of the FAA reauthorization bill would make it difficult for skydiving businesses to continue.

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Comment: What to do if you see an ‘abandoned’ young animal

Usually, you can let them be, but if they are injured or in distress, here’s how to help…

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Comment: North Cascades need balance grizzlies will bring

A plan to reintroduce the omnivore will restore the ecosystem and strengthen an endangered species.

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Comment: Jack Smith done with Florida judge’s gaming of case

The prosecutor in Trump’s documents charges wants the judge to move things along or face removal from the…

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Comment: Hands-free or not, phones still a driving distraction

Laws allowing hands-free phones and apps haven’t resulted in a significant decline in distracted driving.

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Comment: Species helped most by Endangered Species Act is us

Our economy, culture and quality of life depend upon biodiversity. The act now needs our protection.

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Comment: In quest for independents, Biden must earn their votes

His party is alienating the independents they need by limiting their participation in primary votes.

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Comment: States’ rights argument on border echos slavery battle

Slavery casts a long shadow over the debate of states usurping federal powers regarding immigration.

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Comment: Instead of TikTok ban, here’s what Congress can do

Congress’ focus on China ignores larger threats to data privacy and security that others have addressed.

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Comment: Even this political professor went on a politics diet

Cutting back on news and social media offers benefits without a loss in political participation.

FILE - Supporters of President Donald Trump gather with some signs claiming a stolen election outside the Philadelphia Convention Center as they await general election tabulation results, Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Opinion

Comment: The case against Donald Trump’s ‘Big Lie’

The evidence proving the 2020 election was stolen isn’t there. Not in polls, Congress or the courts.