Commentary

Comment: Who’ll speak up for you, if you don’t speak out for them?

You may consider communities and issues as ‘special interests,’ but one day it could be your interests that are threatened.

Comment: Work under way to rebuild reliable ferry system

There are efforts ongoing in the short- and long-term, but there’s a threat in an initiative this fall.

Comment: How GOP is helping Democrats; it’s abortion, stupid!

Even in Blue states, Republicans’ efforts to ban abortion nationally have pushed voters to Democrats.

Comment: Keep eye open for efforts to take away popular vote

Even if unlikely, state legislatures can take the authority to decide which electors will pick a president.

Comment: Want Gen Z’s votes? It’s simple, speak to their issues

They have concerns regarding student debt, gun violence, DACA and social media. Address those.

Comment: Supreme Court majority puts thumb on scale for Trump

Two rulings, if not in ultimate outcomes, still ease the Republican candidate’s path to the presidency.

Comment: The good news? Much of Gen Z is doing just fine

‘The Hopeless Generation’ has its challenges, and many do struggle. But the majority say things are OK.

Comment: Haley’s spin on Trump’s wins offers little hope for her

Trump’s performance can’t be compared to past incumbants who lost before; there just aren’t any.

Comment: Why AI won’t be replacing air traffic controllers

The technology has uses in handling air traffic, but it can’t problem-solve unexpected situations.

Comment: GOP’s primaries using bad math to assign delegates

If you think delegates are assigned proportionately, based on votes, take a closer look at the math.

Comment: ‘Just keep working’ isn’t a just retirement solution

A ‘Gray New Deal’ would improve jobs for older workers and restore and boost retirement security.

Kevin Flynn, right, a meat-cutter with the Marysville Albertsons, hands a leaflet to a shopper during an informational campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Flynn was one of about a dozen grocery store workers handing out leaflets to shoppers about the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

Comment: What’s next for the supermarket supermerger?

State and federal agencies have sued to block the merger of Albertsons and Kroger. Here’s what to watch for:

Kevin Flynn, right, a meat-cutter with the Marysville Albertsons, hands a leaflet to a shopper during an informational campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Flynn was one of about a dozen grocery store workers handing out leaflets to shoppers about the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

Comment: State ‘mansion tax’ would bite at all income levels

More than high-priced homes, it would increase costs for employers and multi-family housing projects.

Eco-nomics: Preparing for, limiting climate crisis demands a plan

Fortunately, local governments are developing and updating climate action plans to outline necessary steps.

Comment: Without ruling, Supreme Court hands Trump a win

Not taking the immunity case until late April will delay his trials, possibly until after the election.

Comment: Israel, U.S. far apart on vision for a post-war Gaza

Netanyahu rejects a path that gives Palestinians ‘a voice and a vote’ sought by the Biden administration.

Comment: Minority in U.S. often holds more power than majority

By design and by accident, institutions often place the minority in position to overrule the majority.

Comment: Universal college access will help lower-income kids

The uncertainty of the FAFSA system keeps many from college. They are ways to assure more enroll.

Comment: Charity scandal shows Providence ignoring its mission

Ordered to forgive $157 million it charged the poor, the hospital system needs better oversight of officials.

Comment: Focus aid on keeping youths in stable housing

A new program is lowering rental costs for families to encourage them to keep young adults housed.