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Forum: Shame on the those protecting vile, disgusting sexual abusers
The Dow. Immigration. Venezuela. The Olympics. The Big Ballroom. Greenland. Democrats. Iran. All of these and more are…
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Forum: I hate to admit it, but the MAGA crowd was correct!
As it turns out, Donald Trump is brilliant!
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Forum: Grandparents need to tell of life without vaccines
With vaccination rates dropping, grandparents need to remind adults of the confidence vaccination allows.
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Forum: What good are orca whales? They’re a key part of ecosystem.
To let orcas die to leave more salmon for us, would rob us of a diverse environment and…
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Forum: Protect kids from fentanyl, other dangerous drugs at home
Legislation to add fentanyl to an endangerment law died in the House. But Everett has stepped up.
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Forum: Littering seems to be on rise; let’s become ‘Litter Gitters’
Fed up with trash that others strew? Grab a bag and join our ‘small acts of resistance’ movement.
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Forum: The day’s catch from the dock for a grandson and buddies
Not a squid was snagged, but a hat was fished from the drink, as was laughter and honest…
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Forum: Our challenges can’t be resolved without additional revenue
The federal government’s reduction in support has left state lawmakers to fill the gaps to fulfill needs.
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Forum: Cuts to programs for vulnerable kids a costly bargain
Funding for developmentally disabled infants and toddlers reduces costs later in life. Cutting them makes no sense.
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Forum: We have reached the peak of self-esteem’s self-assurance
Everybody daydreams of being a hero, but people need to recognize the value in playing their part.
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Forum: The long internal battle against our unrecognized bias
Growing up where segregation was the norm forced a unconscious bias that takes effort to confront.
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Forum: Why Auschwitz, other atrocities must stay seared into memory
The recent anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi’s death camp calls for remembrance.
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Forum: Immigration raids involving children cause lasting trauma
The cruelty and terror inherent in raids by federal immigration agents cannot be allowednear children.
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Forum: As go our forests, so goes our environmental future
The Trump administration’s move to end the Roadless Rule jeopardizes ancient forests and risks collapse.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…