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November 18, 2024: RFK Jr as HHS Secretary
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FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2019, file photo, Washington Supreme Court Justice Steven González listens to testimony during a hearing in Olympia, Wash. González has been elected as the next chief justice of the Washington state Supreme Court. He was elected by his colleagues on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, according to a news release sent by the court. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
Editorial: Daunting fix to fund right to public defenders

With a court system in crisis, threatening justice, local governments say they can’t pick up the tab.

Comment: County budget requires balance of cost-savings, fee

Based on an audit, the county can be run more leanly but still needs a modest revenue increase.

Comment: Basic science is why RFK Jr. is unfit for health post

His wilful disregard for the scientific process makes him a threat to vital agencies and to public health.

French: Trump’s Cabinet picks signal his coming failure

Most voters wanted a leader on prices, crime and peace; they’re getting chaos and retribution instead.

Harrop: Democrats should cooperate with GOP; when it matters

With or without a House majority, they should work across the aisle when it serves nation’s interests.

November 16, 2024: Matt Gaetz Attorney General Pick
Editorial cartoons for Monday, Nov. 18

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Killer whales not trapped in nets during the 1970 Penn Cove capture stayed near penned kin until the last one was hauled away on a truck. (Wallie Funk/Whidbey News-Times file)
Editorial: After 50 years, the message in orcas’ Penn Cove return

The return by L pod, following deadly roundups in 1970-71, should serve as a reminder of responsibility.

Comment: Trump capitalized on growing mistrust of journalism

That mistrust has been prodded along for decades, but news media practitioners are culpable too.

Krugman: Trump won’t start trade war, but he could lose it

China must run huge trade supluses to stay afloat; Trump failed in his last ‘historic trade deal.’

Douthat: If there’s a sacrifical pick, it’s RFK Jr., not Gaetz

Trump can live without Kennedy running HHS, especially if it helps him win confirmation for ‘his’ AG.

Comment: Exporting nations may know Trump’s tariff talk is bluff

If that’s the plan, all can see the U.S. is still recovering from inflation and has little cushion for trade war.

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