Opinion
Forum: Pasado’s volunteers share love, care for Bruno and others
Bruno Dog, once abused, lived out his life among the volunteers and staff at the Sultan shelter.
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Forum: What to do with the phone number of a long-ago friend?
Mister B. was 20 years my senior when I was 19. Would a call bring more than book…
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Forum: Gun laws threaten our right to protect ourselves
On average it takes 11 minutes for police to respond to a call for help. Don’t infringe on…
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Forum: There are reasonable gun reforms; Reagan knew that
Balancing constitutional rights is difficult but schools, at least, must be made safe from gun violence.
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Forum: Don’t have to be a fan to find meaning in March Madness
The NCAAs tournaments captivate with Cinderella stories, involvement and the proof of perseverance.
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Forum: Don’t allow hate to go unchallenged in our communities
Arlington and Snohomish County can’t stay silent in the face of hate crime attacks of family and friends.
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Forum: When our thoughts don’t square with beliefs, we justify
We seem easily able to dismiss nagging thoughts when our actions don’t match our stated viewpoints.
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Forum: Two encounters point to our behavioral health failures
Two women, both appearing confused and agitated, needed more help than I or my husband could offer.
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Forum: Good teachers, coaches focus on growth to reach perfection
A music professor showed me that perfection comes through growth. We can take that path with America.
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Forum: On aging gracefully, gratefully (and parenthetically)
Regardless of my accomplishments, I still doubt I can fulfill my ‘promise’ with the time I have left.
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Forum: Herald failed journalistic duty in canceling ‘Dilbert’
The newspaper’s editors should have used this as an opportunity to “tell the rest of the story.”
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Forum: A license isn’t needed to speak; same goes for a gun
Any weakening of the Second Amendment opens the door to threats to our other Constitutional rights.
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Forum: County residents have welcomed Ukrainians fleeing war
After one year of war, it’s heartening to know that 3,400 have found safety in Snohomish County.
Opinion
Forum: We can’t just blame ‘bad apples’ for problems in policing
What must follow now is a culture change from new attention, policies and commitment to justice.
Opinion
Forum: Among a list of subjects, kids need to learn democracy
Let’s start with a discussion about how we teach democracy and how we measure what is learned.
Opinion
Forum: Every citizen has right to vote; no one should be forced to
Legislation in the state Senate would mandate voting. I won’t easily give up the right not to vote.
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Forum: Some of my education’s best moments were funded by levies
Students like myself gain valuable experience and confidence through extracurricular clubs and sports.
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Forum: String of levy loses 50 years ago left impacts for years
The end of levy funding in Marysville left crowded classrooms and a loss of accreditation and town pride.
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Forum: Essay on Navy Growlers got science and the need wrong
The aircraft may have limitations against China and thus may not be worth the noise overhead.
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Forum: Changes at Marysville schools merit voters’ support
Marysville’s mayor endorses the effort to improve schools and asks for support of the Feb. 14 levy.