Opinion
Forum: Separation of church and state keeps us from unholy wars
Civilizations have tried the route of state religion, only to see the rise of religious persecution.
Opinion
Forum: Reliance on social media leads to antisocial outcomes
The interaction via phones and screens is easily abused and limits the context of a face-to-face talk.
Opinion
Forum: Keeping gazebo great idea, but who’s going to pay for it?
The Bayside Neighborhood has discussed this for three years, but the city doesn’t have the $300,000 to restore…
Opinion
Forum: It’s great to hear when we’re right, but don’t stop there
Being right about taxes, politics, schools and more is so satisfying, but why isn’t enough to fix it…
Opinion
Forum: Can’t Everett park accomodate gazebo and dog run?
The gazebo has its purposes, especially for the homeless, but an off-leash area is needed, too.
Opinion
Forum: ‘Lights on for safety’ should be law on state highways
A bill sponsored by Sen. John Lovick would require headlights on, night and day, while driving.
Opinion
Forum: How we square self-worth with our part in world’s woes
Seeing our responsibility for what’s broken isn’t about shame but accepting truth as a conviction.
Opinion
Forum: Changes at Clark Park won’t fix city’s homeless crisis
Displacing from a park those who are homeless doesn’t solve the underlying and related problems.
Opinion
Forum: Mutual terror has plagued Israelis, Palestians for decades
Mutual recognition of two co-existing states offers the only hope for peace for the two peoples.
Opinion
Forum: Edmonds schools bond, levy will prepare kids for future
The bond and levy will replace aging schools and provided needed technology and other upgrades.
Opinion
Forum: Snohomish district rushing plan to move 6th-grade classes
Moving the students from elementary to middle schools serves no purpose and will cause overcrowding.
Opinion
Forum: Some advice (pre-colonoscopy) looking back on 45 years
What I’ve learned so far: Keep making things. Fail. Find people to trust. Expect hardship. Begin.
Opinion
Friesen: Budget woes at Marysville schools require larger fix
The state must be responsible for all operating costs, leaving voter-approved levies for the extras.
Opinion
Forum: We’ll need to be open to options for affordable housing
There are solutions, but it will mean accepting change in our communities and neighborhoods.
Opinion
Forum: Community land trusts offer affordable housing solution
With a public or private trust managing property, more land could be made available for housing.
Opinion
Forum: Discounting tradition is refusing to learn from history
Whether from the right or left, we should be wary of those who urge us to ignore sources…
Opinion
Forum: ‘Housing First’ needs review after Clare’s Place crisis
The low-barrier approach it offers leaves it open to those who threaten the recovery of others.
Opinion
Forum: Our Jewish, Muslim neighbors need us to stand with them
Protecting the religious freedom of Jews and Muslims strengthens our community and our rights.
Opinion
Forum: Small examples of human kindness deserve this: Thanks
My son’s damaged bike might have had neighbors at odds. Instead it offered a lesson in adult conduct.
Opinion
Forum: Too many kids aren’t ready to learn, to the harm of all
When parents send kids to school to have teachers ‘fix’ them, it drags education down for all.