Opinion

Comment: Loss of ACA tax credits puts local families at risk

If Congress fails to renew the program, premiums will increase and 80,000 in the state could lose coverage.

 

Comment: State’s tax code needs rewrite for fair share

With deep cuts to state services, reform is needed so the wealthy and corporations pay what they owe.

 

Comment: Theatrics of Congress’ shutdown brinkmanship must end

And it can end, assuring benefits and jobs, if Congress adopts a bill that keeps it on the job.

 

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Sept. 20

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

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Editorial: Using the First Amendment to protect our rights

For better government and communities we need better understanding and respect for differing opinions.

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Forum: Choosing hope over mere expectations

Even in the face of repeated disappointments we need to foster hope to keep that as an option.

Forum: Thoughts on prayers and their role in policy, change

Prayer and policy are not mutually exclusive; such appeals are essential to change in our communities.

Comment: We’re losing our culture of argument and its purpose

We’re losing an understanding of the purpose of Socratic argument and learning what we don’t know.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Sept. 19

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Everett School Board, Pos. 1: As teacher, Langley knows students’ needs

Respect Public Schools-Washington urges support for Shaina Langley for the District 1 Position on Everett Public School District’s School Board. A teacher for over 10… Continue reading

Everett School Board, Pos. 3: Laurence has served Everett students

As a former elected Everett School Board member, I would like to share some observations on the candidacy of Anna Marie Jackson Laurence. First of… Continue reading

Schwab: Weaponization of an atrocity invites atrocity

Past leaders sought to unite Americans in times of tumult; Trump is using tragedy to further his aims.

Bruni, Stephens: Two perspectives on the response to a dark time

Proving that liberals and conservatives can respectfully disagree and find common ground.

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Editorial: Everett school board incumbents warrant support

Roman Rewolinski, Jen Hirman and Anna Marie Jackson Laurence have shown their value to the district.

2024 Presidential Election Day Symbolic Elements.

Comment: We can’t let a generation lose faith in free speech

Young adults are watching our failures in how we address political speech. A better example is key.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Sept. 18

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Keep current members on Snohomish City Council

The city of Snohomish has an important election coming up in November of this year with four of seven council seats up as well as… Continue reading

Political leaders should decry all violence

At this moment, in our country, in our world, who do we want to lead? Do we want leaders who decry political violence? Who stand… Continue reading

Seniors should be excused from ST3 car tab tax

I live in south Everett and I walk every day through my neighborhood and beyond, and I heard that a lot of people are driving… Continue reading

Comment: Putin has given Trump, Europe excuse to add pressure

Putin’s challenge of NATO has prompted talk of tougher sanctions. Now Trump and Europe have to commit.