Opinion

Burke: A distressing accounting of what Trump has wrought

Not even 100 days into his second term, the president is implementing the worst of Project 2025.

 

Rep. Larsen should move to impeach Trump

This week, our congressional Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., did not directly respond…

 

Due process is for all of us

The Trump administration and multiple media are focusing on whether Kilmer Abrego…

 

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, April 23

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Abrego Garcia must be afforded due process

The Trump administration justifies Kilmer Abrego Garcia’s removal from the U.S. by saying he is a human trafficker, a wife beater, a member of MS-13… Continue reading

Brooks: How did we get here? By not bothering to read.

Trading literacy for screen time has cost us — kids and adults — our ability to reason and conclude.

Comment: Conclave result will test Francis’ reforms, legacy

The pope in 12 years packed the College of Cardinals, but few conclaves have ended predictably.

Comment: Tariffs, immigration crackdown likely to hit economy

The efforts are likely to slow job creation while pushing up wages, followed by a rise in inflation.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, April 22, Earth Day

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

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Local artist Gabrielle Abbott with her mural "Grateful Steward" at South Lynnwood Park on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in Lynnwood, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: Earth Day calls for trust in act of planting trees

Even amid others’ actions to claw back past work and progress, there’s hope to fight climate change.

Local artist Gabrielle Abbott with her mural "Grateful Steward" at South Lynnwood Park on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in Lynnwood, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Stephens: Solving ‘Iran problem’ is about more than the bomb

To eliminate the threat, an agreement must seek an exchange of ‘normal for normal.’ That won’t be easy.

Harrop: Trump’s war against elite universities is a smokescreen

Washington’s conservatives are enthralled by the Ivies. The ultimatums are simply a distraction.

Brooks: Trump divides and conquers; we must unite and build

In his isolated attacks, Trump has divided our loyalties. It’s time for a civic and civil uprising.

Comment: RFK Jr. isn’t interested in finding cause of autism

His laughable five-month timeline and lack of understanding point to an intention to blame vaccines.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, April 21

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Allow all to opt back in to long-term care benefit program

Last November, Washingtonians voted to protect our long-term care program, and soon, 4 million Washingtonians will be able to tap their benefits should they need… Continue reading

Trump’s comments about Jews, Hitler intolerable

News reports tell us that when he was speaking with Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, President Trump said that the Nazis treated the Jews with “kindness”… Continue reading

Message, support in Everett Hands Off protest are clear

The fabulously large crowd in Everett reflected a nationwide trend involving millions of citizens sending a message: Hands Off our democracy. Stop trying to dismantle… Continue reading

Everett City Council: Rhyne dedicated, compassionate

Recently, like many of us, I attended the Hands Off event put on by Snohomish County Indivisible at the Courthouse plaza. Demi Chatters, a former… Continue reading

Considering Trump’s bankruptcies is he right man for the job?

Since Donald Trump declared bankruptcy six times in his real estate business, I am not sure he is the correct person to liberate our economy.… Continue reading