Editorial cartoons for Monday, Jan. 6

Editorial cartoons for Monday, Jan. 6

A sketchy look at the day in politics.

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Jayden Hill, 15, an incoming sophomore at Monroe High School is reflected in the screen of a cellphone on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in Monroe, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Editorial: Students need limits on cellphones in school

School districts needn’t wait for legislation to start work on policies to limit phones in class.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Jan. 30

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

What can high schools do about blow-out scores?

While reading the Herald’s sports prep roundup the other day I was… Continue reading

Resist Trump policies by standing with Budde, Brown

Recently, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde gave the sermon at the National… Continue reading

Bouie: Hand back the purse, Mr. President

The Founders made it clear: Congress controls the power of the purse; not the president.

Comment: Trump’s firing of IGs aims for Supreme Court mandate

Trump is betting justices will give him the power to hire and fire more federal employees at will.

Comment: What Trump and most people missed in bishop’s sermon

When you ask for God’s care, as Trump did, you ask for God’s rebuke and correction, too.

A for-lease sign is visible outside of A’cappella Apartments, in March, 2023 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald file photo)
Editorial: Rental cap balances needs of tenants, landlords

Bills in the House and Senate would set a 7 percent yearly cap on rents to head off excessive increases.

Brecca Yates (left) helps guide dental student Kaylee Andrews through a crown prep exercise at Northshore Dental Assisting Academy on in April, 2021 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald file photo)
Editorial: Give dental patients’ coverage some teeth

Bills in Olympia would require insurers to put at least 85 percent of premiums toward patient care.

Advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities rallied on the state capitol steps on Jan. 17. The group asked for rate increases for support staff and more funding for affordable housing. (Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard)
Editorial: Support those caring for state’s most vulnerable

Increasing pay for care workers of those with developmental disabilities can save the state money.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Jan. 29

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

Welch: Democrats’ proposals prioritize criminals over safety

Legislation, with support of local Democrats, could release felons early and encourage recidivism.

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