Commentary

Comment: An ‘impossible trinity’ of goals for Trump’s tariffs

Trump wants revenue, manufacturing and foreign policy wins; he can’t get all three, if any.

 

Comment: What two Florida congressional races could reveal

Even if the GOP keeps two House seats, slim margins could indicate how the midterms might go.

 

Comment: Hegseth isn’t unholding standards he vowed he would

Veterans are among the most critical of the Defense secretary for his lapse of security and protocol.

 

Comment: Here’s the good USAID did and what it won’t do now

It’s aid programs allowed people to move on during and after upheaval, as we would do for any neighbor.

Comment: Has U.S. laid out ‘unwelcome’ mat for foreign tourists?

Horror stories of detained visitors are adding to apprehensions regarding travel to the U.S.

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Comment: What’s most critical to ‘critical thinking’? History

Without a strong grasp of history, there’s no basis for comparing information, false or otherwise.

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Comment: State Senate Democrats’ tax plan built on fantasy

It takes chances with tax increases that could cost jobs and burden property taxpayers.

Comment: What does South County Fire owe Edmonds taxpayers?

A portion of aid car fees were to be provided to the city. What does this mean for the RFA vote?

Comment: Women shouldn’t stay quiet about menopause and more

Providers and women themselves must speak up to assure better care for a range of health issues.

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Comment: Signal fiasco too big to be dismissed as a ‘glitch’

It’s clear that attack plans were shared in an unsecured group chat. Denial won’t change the threat posed.

Comment: ‘Adolescence’ should wake us to plight of boys

The Netflix series delves into how boys and young men have fallen for toxic role models on social media.

Comment: Governor should reconsider pulling fisheries expert

Gov. Ferguson, without explanation, canceled the reappointment of a Fish & Wildlife panel member.

Comment: Trump-onomics made sense to voters; less so now

The president’s trade war and other economic policies are wars of choice. He will own their effects.

Comment: U.S. allies get the message in Signal debacle

It’s clear what U.S. officials think of ouor allies, but so to is the administration’s ineptitude.

Comment: Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, to the culture wars we go

The release of a ‘Snow White’ reboot brings renewed controversy to Disney and a theater near you.

Comment: It matters that we understand decline in overdoses

We need to ramp up what’s working against fentanyl and avoid cuts to programs that deliver that care.

Comment: The problem with using ‘migrants’ for immigrants

The attempt at a neutral term fails because ‘migrant’ divorces new arrivals from our nation’s history.

Comment: Trump, Musk blunder into Social Security minefield

In attempting to cut services, then backtracking, only to press on, service is denied to seniors.

Comment: Lawmakers must abide duty for ample K-12 funding

The state’s needs are many, but the constitution makes clear where its ‘paramount duty’ lies.