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.
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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.
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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.