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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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