Letters

Go easy on Musk; it’s tough being a billionaire

It must be difficult being a billionaire. You work night and day to expand your financial empire and destroy your competition. Now you must find… Continue reading

Is it right to displace Palestinians for a Trump resort?

I read an article with interest and a little disbelief. I realize that we have a very strong military, but should we use it to… Continue reading

No need to talk to ICE without valid warrant

I urge the Everett Herald to publish on the front page a reminder to all of our rights when approached by a public official. If… Continue reading

Trump is getting rid of good people

It seems President Trump is being consistent in one respect:He doesn’t bother to find out why he does what he does, just bulldozes ahead. He… Continue reading

Patriotism needs a pledge for community

“Our dignity, our free institutions and the peace and welfare of… Continue reading

Shouldn’t Musk’s coup be against the law?

I’m a fairly skeptical person, but it’s clear I need to revise my assumptions about some things I thought were no-brainers. Take access to citizens’… Continue reading

Make sure TANF’s help is getting to families

Eight kids a day in Washington state are losing TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) benefits as covid-era improvements to the programs time limit exemption… Continue reading

Gulf of Americas would be more accurate name

The Gulf of Mexico was so named by Spanish explorers about 475 years ago. If it were really necessary, or desirable, to change its name,… Continue reading

Herald Forum: Consider benefits of Washington as part of Canada

If Trump can talk of breaking treaties, Canada could just as easily make our state the 11th province.

Media shouldn’t use ‘she’ for trans women

About 79 percent of Americans oppose those observed male at birth from participating in women’s sports, according to a 2025 Washington Post/Ipsos poll. A 2023… Continue reading

President’s transgender order appears to disqualify himself

One of the new president’s latest executive orders declares that the sexual identity of transgender service members “conflicts with a soldier’s commitment to an honorable,… Continue reading

School district should reimburse bus driver for broken glasses

I find it deeply disturbing that Stewart O’Leary had to request overtime to replace his glasses, which were damaged in the course of his work… Continue reading

What does Musk need with my private, government data?

I cannot believe what is going on in our government today. Hearings are going on here in Washington state over a per mile charge for… Continue reading

Congressional Republicans should stand for beliefs

Dear Republicans, I understand your conundrum. I know you feel you must follow President Trump and Musk and vote for his dangerous agenda. If you… Continue reading

Glad to see right-of-center opinion in Herald

I’ve been a subscriber to the Daily Herald for nearly 20 years. In the past I looked forward in anticipation each Friday for Charles Krauthammer’s… Continue reading

Which great years are we returning to, President Trump?

A couple of things that I would like to see answered by the president: President Trump wants to Make America Great Again. What year does… Continue reading

Herald report of Everett protest inaccurate, biased

I was at the rally and protest in Everett last on Feb. 5 (“More than 100people gather in Everett to protest recent Trump actions,” The… Continue reading

USAID freeze halts vital aid work

I am outraged the Trump administration is making the U.S. weaker in the world. On Jan. 24, the administration issued a “stop-work order” for all… Continue reading

Stick with solutions to homelessness that have heart

A friend of mine, a poet from Leningrad who was born during WWII, had been a child who liked running to street corners to visit… Continue reading

SAVE Act would restrict voting rights

As a mother, I am flabbergasted by the continued and increasing attacks on voting rights. In Washington, we are fortunate to have mail-in ballots. It’s… Continue reading