Herald Forum

Forum: Human loss seems inevitable when we decide who’s expendable

The distances we allow bring losses and failures: a nurse, a toddler, a Guard member and homelessness.

 

A drawing by Edie Everette made while providing care for her mother, who was living with dementia.

Forum: Care for loved one calls on compassion, grace and humor

When dementia arises in someone you love and now must care for, remember that you’re not alone.

 

Forum: Continuing Dr. King’s work requires a year-round commitment

We can march and honor his legacy this weekend, but we should strive for his dream every day.

 

Forum: We’ll never get to ‘Great Again’ without a humble spirit

What we should demand of our leaders — and ourselves — is humility, accountability and disciplined speech.

Forum: It’s long past time for lawmakers to reform state taxes

Give voters a plan that cuts the sales tax and makes other changes and many will support an income tax.

Forum: Upgrades to Old Snohomish Road can limit road closures

Replacing a drain with culverts, along with other improvements, would limit closures caused by flooding.

Forum: What share of blame should left bear for Trump’s reign?

Those who voted for Trump aren’t ignorant. Were they driven to him by the excesses of the left wing?

Charles Adkins

Forum: To make investments we need, wealthy can pay fair share

As state lawmakers consider budgets, they should reconsider proposals for more progressive taxes.

Charles Adkins

Forum: Congress needs to take back its constitutional authority

The president should be limited to his duties, while Congress needs to take back Cabinet positions.

Forum: South Everett, North Lynnwood need better transportation options

Students, workers and elders need better sidewalks, lighting and more frequent bus routes in the region.

Forum: Replacing planks as we steer the ship of civilization

Theseus’ paradox brings to mind thoughts about looking backward to guide decisions about the future.

Forum: We need a better grasp of reasons for Revolutionary War

Complaints about taxation fall short of understanding why the founders sought to break from England.

Ryan Berry / The Herald
A man hauls in a fish as anglers fish from canoes for pink salmon during the opening week of salmon season on the Snohomish River on Sep. 5, 2023, in Snohomish,

Forum: Ruling won’t end effort for the rights of natural world

A voters’ initiative didn’t survive a court challenge. The state needs a Green Amendment to force change.

Ryan Berry / The Herald
A man hauls in a fish as anglers fish from canoes for pink salmon during the opening week of salmon season on the Snohomish River on Sep. 5, 2023, in Snohomish,
The Explorer Middle School tackle football team is coached by Coach Nicholson and Coach Lewin. (Cory Armsrong-Hoss)

Forum: What makes an 0-5 record a winning season? Family.

For middle schoolers playing football and their coaches, victories are counted in commitment and grit.

The Explorer Middle School tackle football team is coached by Coach Nicholson and Coach Lewin. (Cory Armsrong-Hoss)

Forum: Grading students needs shift from testing to achievement

Standardized tests are alienating students and teachers. Focus education on participation and goals.

Forum: Varied interests for ecology, civil rights can speak together

A recent trip to Portland revealed themes common to concerns for protecting salmon, wildlife and civil rights.

Forum: Quarry operation on Highway 530 threat to Stilly River

County Council member Nate Nehring needs to make his position clear on the project and its impacts.

Forum: Unhoused need our compassion; ‘no sit, no lie’ is one avenue

The ordinance, as used in Everett, can move people out of harm’s way and toward services and safety.

Edie Everette

Forum: Craving a smoke, taking stock, paring things and moving on

Herewith, a few thoughts (some bitter, some sweet, some nostalgic) on moving to a new home and community.

Edie Everette

Forum: Those who need feedback the most don’t ask for it

We frequently get requests to let businesses and others know how they did; just not from the government.