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Comment: Your KitKats are no longer carbon neutral; that’s good
Nestle and other companies have stopped buying carbon offsets in favor of actual reductions in emissions.
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Comment: Equality difficult concept for justices and founders
It took Lincoln to change the meaning of “equality” in the Declaration of Independence. The definition still escapes…
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Comment: Court’s affirmative action ruling built on mushy logic
The majority struggles to find reasoning for leaving consideration of race behind. We’re not there yet.
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Comment: Odds are your neighbors worry about climate change, too
Most assume they are in the minority if they care about the climate. They aren’t, and they should…
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Comment: Court’s ruling in LGBTQ+ case weakens rights for all
Striking down an anti-dscrimination law, the Supreme Court harms civil rights and free speech.
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Comment: Court student debt ruling exposes its judicial activism
The Supreme Court ruling limits the president’s executive powers but elevates the court’s own powers.
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Comment: What we learned from Washington’s deadly 2021 heat dome
The 2021 heat dome caused more than 400 deaths in the state. Here’s how to prepare for the…
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Comment: Big things coming for Link light rail in our county
As Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood prepare for Link in 2024, decisions are due for Everett’s route.
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Comment: As athma incidence rises, tailor treatments better
With multiple types of asthma, better research and targeting of treatments are needed for equitable care.
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Comment: Keep July 4th your independence day from addiction
Fourth of July celebrations can complicate staying sober. These tips can help you enjoy the day.
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Comment: Biden should thank Republicans taking credit for work
Even if they voted against his infrastructure investments, they are talking up what he was responsible for.
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Comment: Putin has been weakened, but his system hasn’t
With or without him, and regardless of attempted coups, expect Russia to continue on much as it has.
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Comment: High court protects speech at cost of women’s silence
The Supreme Court decision will make it more difficult to prosecute violent threats that compel silence.
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Comment: Growing climate industry seeks trust through regulation
An engineering marvel, carbon dioxide removal and storage could be the future of climate action.
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Comment: Hannity makes desparate attempt to spin Trump tape
The Fox News host tried to turn Trump’s admissions of guilt around. Some of his guests weren’t buying…
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Comment: New weight-loss drug could be better than Ozempic
Early trials have seen patients lose up to 30 percent of their body weight with additional health benefits.
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Comment: Supreme Court ruling protects electoral democracy
The 6-3 decision prevents state lawmakers from violating state constitutions and affecting federal elections.
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Comment: Russia’s turmoil underscores oil supply fragility
Oil’s stability turns on uncertain events and the transition to renewables.
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Comment: Putin’s capitulation weakens his hold on power
The would-be Russian tsar couldn’t back up his bluster and allowed a crony to bail him out.
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Comment: Amazon may not be only company to face FTC scrutiny
Prime subscribers say they were tricked into joining and couldn’t easily quit. Sound familiar?