Opinion

Comment: Bipartisanship’s prospects, advantages to be tested

In Minnesota and D.C., lawmakers may find that little will get done without some give and take.

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Editorial cartoons for Tuesday, Dec. 3

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The Everett Public Library in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Editorial: What do you want and what are you willing to pay?

As local governments struggle to fund services with available revenue, residents have decisions ahead.

The Everett Public Library in Everett, Washington on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

French: Welcome stranger in by supporting homeless outreach

Feeding and sheltering those in need won’t alone fix homelessness, but it builds relationships that can.

Stephens: Biden’s pardon of son a disgrace and a betrayal

Biden’s action to protect his son from consequences proves what Trump’s supporters believed all along.

Comment: As tariffs looming, holiday deals may not return soon

Aside from some January sales, you can expect retailers to offer fewer deals once tariffs are in effect.

McMillian Cottom: How to help those still devasted by Helene

Among charities, consider Southern Smoke, which aids families employed in the hospitality industry.

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Editorial cartoons for Monday, Dec. 2

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American principles: Give youths vision through example

Our young people need a vision of America that they can be proud of; a vision that inspires, connects, challenges, and guides. I would like… Continue reading

Brooks: The challenge to institutions presented by Trumpism

To save America, we need to reform its hidebound institutions before Trumpists tear them all down.

Residents from the south celebrate as they return to their homes, south of Beirut, Nov. 27, 2024. A cease-fire meant to end the deadliest war in decades between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah officially took effect early Wednesday, less than a day after President Biden announced the deal and Israel approved its terms. (Daniel Berehulak /The New York Times)

Comment: What the ceasefire means; and what it doesn’t

Hopes for a broader Mideast peace are faint at best, but stability provides a path for further agreements.

Residents from the south celebrate as they return to their homes, south of Beirut, Nov. 27, 2024. A cease-fire meant to end the deadliest war in decades between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah officially took effect early Wednesday, less than a day after President Biden announced the deal and Israel approved its terms. (Daniel Berehulak /The New York Times)
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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, Dec. 1

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Supporting The Herald’s local journalism, opinion

Supporting local journalism, opinion I read with some amusement and some consternation the political opinions many of your Opinion Page regulars like Sid Schwab write.… Continue reading

Comment: Holidays are stressful; more so with drugs, alcohol

The season, when drinking is encouraged, can lead to binges and pressures to consume substances.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Nov. 30

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Forum: Giving thanks for response to food bank after storm

The community quickly answered the call when the bomb cyclone cut power to the Snohomish food bank.

Fred Mydske is been swimming in the Snohomish River for 36 weeks straight. He finds it good for his body and psyche.

Forum: Summer or winter, swim in Snohomish good for body, soul

Hoping to heal an injury, I began swimming in the river. Its cold is more noticeable in the summer.

Fred Mydske is been swimming in the Snohomish River for 36 weeks straight. He finds it good for his body and psyche.

Kristof: Myanmar proves need for International Criminal Court

Whatever your opinion of its warrant for Netanyahu, its actions on behalf of Rohingya are valid.

NOIHTufekci: Trump’s NIH pick had mixed but valid record on covid

While some predictions were off, Bhattacharya would bring an ability to question conventional attitudes.

Children play and look up at a large whale figure hanging from the ceiling at the Imagine Children’s Museum on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Editorial: Making your holiday shopping count for even more

Gifts of experiences can be found at YMCA, Village Theatre, Schack and Imagine Children’s Museum.

Children play and look up at a large whale figure hanging from the ceiling at the Imagine Children’s Museum on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)