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Forum: Job shadow of Herald staff helped confirm career choice
I’ve always enjoyed writing, especially gathering facts. A summer internship provided clarity.
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Forum: Journalism connects interests in words and government
Getting some exposure to state government and reporting has laid out career possibilities.
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Forum: Herald staff coached me on using my senses as reporter
Adding ‘color’ to reporting brings more life to writing; including taste-testing a milkshake.
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Forum: If women are forced to give birth, the father must pay
If women don’t have the choice to end pregnancies, require men to pay half of the child’s support.
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Forum: Apprentice Old Guy muses on what we leave to grandkids
The Greatest Generation was our role model for seniors. Did we take the right lessons from them?
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Forum: Kristiana Johnson, despite challenges, served Edmonds
A former colleague remembers Johnson’s drive, expertise and desire to serve her community.
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Patricia Therrell: Issue not just abortion, but women’s rights
Women bear the responsibilities for birth control and still suffer inequalities on the job.
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Ron Friesen: If this doesn’t feel like America, what do we do?
It all starts with four simple words and the commitment to uphold them: Everyone has infinite value.
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Ken White: Something darker in Starlink’s string of lights?
The dazzling strings of satellites annoy some nightgazers, but will they usher in weaponized space?
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Dan Hazen: Political labels set fight, leave out the middle
‘Conservative’ and ‘liberal’ don’t address each sides’ true motivations and ignore collaboration we need.
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Jeremy Steiner: Look again; you might see reason to celebrate
Despite our worries, Americans have a lot to celebrate as the nation marks its 246th birthday.
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Beverly Hoback: Abortion debate is back; let’s take a new path
The old slogans and stances fall on deaf ears. Let’s turn to respect for beliefs and stick with…
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Sid Roberts: We’ll need to meet in the middle to get work done
Many of us find comfort on the fringes with those we agree, but it’s keeping us from reaching…
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Jeremy Steiner: At end of one journey, graduates start next
Some advice for young adults from four great minds and a bit of difficult wisdom for parents, too.
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Lois Langer Thompson: Libraries offer a thriving community
Whether times are good or tough, libraries are a gathering place that meets the needs of all.
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Nate Nehring: We need to recommit to nonviolence in politics
As MLK told us, we can overcome oppression and violence without turning to oppression and violence.
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Ron Friesen: Marysville must bridge fault lines dividing it
‘Quakes’ have rattled the community for years, but there is hope to come together and rebuild.
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Juan Peralez: White supremacy’s threats present clear danger
White supremacy has plagued us since before the nation’s founding. It can’t be ignored by anyone.
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Richard Emery: If now is not time to end gun violence, when?
We have solutions that can limit gun violence. Now we need to demand action from our leaders.
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Kathy Solberg: Keeping life’s ‘bubble’ centered takes diligence
Our work, time, family, self and identity make constant demands. Balance is key to the big picture.