Letters

50 years after “Jaws,” look at sharks differently

This summer, the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of “Jaws,” the blockbuster that forever changed how we think about sharks. But while the film may… Continue reading

Church leader was calling for a religious riot

I was stunned by a recent letter praising pastor Ross Johnston and comparing his actions in Seattle to biblical figures like Moses, Esther and Paul.… Continue reading

Holocaust was rolled out slowly, too

The Holocaust didn’t happen overnight. Eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion and staging mass deportations are two of the first steps. Too many things have already… Continue reading

Add your voice to protect freedoms at No Kings Day protests

Imagine it’s 2045. Nationwide, women have been fully stripped of rights to abortion, even in life-saving emergencies. The federal government no longer provides funding for… Continue reading

Shouldn’t we value diversity, equity and inclusion?

If one were asked to describe the American Dream in a nutshell, we would be hard-pressed to find three better words than diversity, equity and… Continue reading

Trump should cancel Musk’s access to our personal data

Loved the recent editorial cartoons about the Trump-Musk feud. Now, if Donald Trump wants to do something to punish Elon Musk that’s not only legal… Continue reading

Why are we rooting against victims in Ukraine, Gaza?

When did we as a nation become less empathetic, less sympathetic, more cruel, and more unfeeling? When did we as a nation become more able… Continue reading

Call constitutional convention for balanced budget amendment

Congress has not managed the federal purse well. We have been running deficits for a long time. I think it is clear that Congress can’t… Continue reading

How are Trump’s actions the ‘will of the people’?

Calling up the National Guard is usually done in concert with a governor’s request, but the way it was done in Los Angeles and used… Continue reading

Will public get a vote on downtown Everett stadium?

I see The Herald is enthusiastic about the push to build a new baseball stadium in downtown Everett. My communications with the mayor and council… Continue reading

When will Congress stand up to Trump?

Waste, fraud, and abuse? Look no further than the White House. Donald Trump is planning a huge parade for his birthday. The U.S. Army’s 250th… Continue reading

Keep power on in extreme heat to save lives

Summer is almost here, and with it will come deadly heat waves supercharged by the climate crisis. Yet in 27 states, it’s perfectly legal for… Continue reading

Hazen’s commentary was a needed message of hope

A recent Herald Forum commentary by Dan Hazen, was absolutely refreshing (“Holding on to hope, even as the images fade from view,” The Herald, May… Continue reading

Turn to county health department for accurate information

Thank you for sharing “Five sources of accurate health information” in your May 27 edition. Finding trustworthy sources of health information is now more essential… Continue reading

Full Life Care employee will miss friendships with staff, clients

I have worked at Full Life Care in Everett for 17 years (“I’ll lose everything’: Snohomish County’s only adult day health center to close,” The… Continue reading

Christians’ civic engagement is a right and duty

Recent calls for Christians to avoid political involvement in the name of humility may sound spiritual, but they risk promoting passivity. In America, our rights… Continue reading

Ensure due process to all threatened with deportation

I am writing to express my concerns regarding immigrants, migrants and students who are being wrongfully detained, imprisoned and deported from our country. The Constitution… Continue reading

Is church engaged in ‘worship warfare’?

Imagine; Snohomish’s very own Russell Johnson, pastor of the Pursuit Church, quoted in the Seattle Times, calling for Mayor Bruce Harrell’s resignation (or an apology).… Continue reading

How are cuts by Trump and RFK Jr. making us healthy?

Once I recovered from the shock of a second Donald Trump term, I consoled myself remembering that we survived the first term so we would… Continue reading

More support needed to keep care programs running

I just don’t understand the closing of an adult day health center and yet we are building a new stadium in Everett (“I’ll lose everything’:… Continue reading