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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: 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…
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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.
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Forum: To make investments we need, wealthy can pay fair share
As state lawmakers consider budgets, they should reconsider proposals for more progressive taxes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.