Opinion
Comment: White House can’t spin killings, cruely in Mineapolis
Witness accounts and video from phones will be denied only by the most committed of Trump supporters.
Opinion
Roberts: Gutting of Clean Air Act will cost us in lives, more
Rejecting long-accepted science and recent findings, Trump’s EPA favors fossil fuels over Americans.
Opinion
Comment: A millionaires’ tax won’t chase the wealthy out of state
Data refute the notion of migration to avoid taxes. Here’s what should guide the discussion in Olympia.
Opinion
Commentary: Stop abuse of federal program to lower drug prices
The 340B drug pricing plan is meant to help low-income patients. It needs better oversight in this state.
Opinion
Comment: When no one can believe anything anymore
Philosopher Hannah Arendt warned lies rob us of the ability to discern reality and make decisions.
Opinion
Comment: What’s the endgame for Trump’s blue cities offensive?
Embolden by perceived success, the administration may escalate against protesters, only increasing uncertainty.
Opinion
Comment: Where there’s chaos in Minneapolis, it’s of ICE’s making
In contrast, local law enforcement and the Minnesota National Guard are trying to keep the peace.
Opinion
Comment: Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ may not be so great
Details are scarce, but reliance on health savings accounts could leave many without access to care.
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Comment: Income tax on ‘wealthy’ could eventually hit all in state
The ‘millionaire’s tax’ in Washington would create the highest marginial income tax rate in the U.S.
Opinion
Comment: On once-winning issues, Trump losing popular support
Trump’s emphasis on foreign policy has cost him in polls regarding the economy and immigration enforcement.
Opinion
Comment: When talk of peace is brandished as a tool of war
From ancient Rome to icy expanses of Greenland,the tactics of war have used words of peace.
Opinion
Comment: Why LifeWise found it necessary to sue Everett Schools
Everett School District’s hostility to off-campus religious instruction violates the Constitution.
Opinion
Comment: What families should consider in choosing a school
With a range of school options, here’s what to consider in finding a good fit for your child.
Opinion
Comment: Latino, other communities rely on drug pricing program
Continued support of 340B is vital for diverse communities and small business owners in the state.
Opinion
Comment: Climate crisis is levying stealth taxes on heat, smoke
The U.S. has lost more than $200 billion in gross national income since 2000. And the ‘tax’ rises…
Opinion
Comment: White men aren’t persecuted; just ask Elon Musk’s Grok
X’s AI isn’t buying the myth of reverse discrimination. So why do Musk, Trump, et al., continue the…
Opinion
Comment: Issue of transgender girls in sports best left to states
The apparent take of Justice Kavanaugh might be the best way to ensure dignity to all student athletes.
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Comment: White House push to undermine midterms gathering steam
But most blue states — and a few red ones — are declining to allow interference with voter…
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Comment: History’s warnings about those who cling to power
More than 65 years ago, a rift between civil rights leaders might have ended the movement itself.
Opinion
Comment: In continuing service to King’s ‘beloved community’
A Buddhist monk and teacher who built a friendship with King, continued his work to realize the dream.