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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Nov. 9

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Forum: Marking VFW’s 125th, Everett post invites all to events

Post No. 1200 will observe Veterans Day this weekend with its Buddy Poppy Drive at three locations.

Forum: Why do some men still think they can decide for women?

No one knows the bodies and lives of women better than women themselves. Leave those decisions to us.

Harrop: Liberal voices were a drag on Harris’ move to center

Harris tried, but media, politicians and others gave Trump the ammunition he needed to drag her down.

Brooks: Trump did what Democrats failed to do; address class

Democrats had one job: to combat inequality. They failed to see what was right in front of them.

Comment: Meta’s ‘AI slop’ taking the ‘social’ out of social media

By offering free AI tools, Meta is replacing human-generated content with bizarre, meaningless imagery.

Comment: Universal pre-K is worth the cost; we now have proof

In fact, a study shows the return on investment for child care programs is $5 for every dollar spent.

Comment: What’s ahead in a second Trump administration

Allowed a freer reign by advisers and the Supreme Court, Trump’s return promises a rough ride.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, Nov. 8

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Schwab: Americans know what they want; they’re going to get it

Whatever happens, however dictatorial, it’s what the voters wanted, and we’ll have to live with that.

Comment: Finding hope in the ‘good bones’ of a democracy

Despair is always an option; it’s going backward that we have to avoid.

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Editorial cartoons for Thursday, Nov. 7

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Our leaders must reconcile, work together

Never in my 16 cycles of voting have I seen our country more divided. As I look around I see a battleground with two opposing… Continue reading

Reform needed for flood insurance after disasters

A recent commentary in The Herald notes that the number of properties receiving repeated payouts from FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program has quadrupled in the… Continue reading

Stephens: How could the Democrats lose against Trump?

You can start with their dismissiveness in recognizing the economic hardships of fellow Americans.

Time to move on and put personal over political

Since getting older I have grown tired of political opinions. The idea of left or right, even winning or losing means nothing to me. Living… Continue reading

Bouie: What to expect when you’re expecting Trump to win

The U.S. will endure. But his victory might mark the end of one republic and the start of another.

Burke: Nothing beats a mystery for waiting out election results

When you’re waiting for the Electoral College numbers to drop, you might as well watch some bodies drop.

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Editorial cartoons for Wednesday, Nov. 6

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Herald staff have provided excellent coverage for election

Though I’ve meant to write applauding many excellent Letters to the Editor, I am writing to you about one with which I disagree, which said… Continue reading