The seeds of change
DAVOS, Switzerland -- The organizers of the World Economic Forum were self-critical enough to organize panels this year on such dark topics as "Is...
View ArticleGOP no longer feels need to hide its incivility
Last week, Sarah Palin stepped over the edge of civility. Fox Business host Eric Bolling played a clip of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on "Meet the...
View ArticleSound bites aren't sound foreign policy
What should be the guiding principles for U.S. foreign policy?
View ArticleWhere's the funding for U.S. 2, Governor?
It was Sept. 11, 2007, when Gov. Chris Gregoire came to Snohomish County to see firsthand the problems on U.S. 2 that contributed to more than 45...
View ArticleOur civil liberties not being violated
I'm having a hard time understanding the hoopla and resistance to the installation of red-light cameras. What's the big deal?
View ArticleAnnual campaign soon under way
Jan. 22 marked the 39th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion in all 50 states. Over 50 million unborn...
View ArticleProsperity takes teamwork
Recent economic news offers reason to feel bullish -- if you remember how.
View ArticleShoreline needs access, not growth
The city of Everett is joining other cities to fight a lawsuit by the National Wildlife Federation against the Federal Emergency Management Agency...
View ArticleEquality when all get quality start
Kudos to Deborah Parker, featured in the Thursday article, "If there's a need,...
View ArticleWhy not try a compromise?
In The Herald Saturday, there was a report of how the struggle between Newt and Mitt was becoming a serious concern for the GOP leadership. I would...
View ArticleLaw one more step to a just society
There are hundreds of churches in America, all with different systems and beliefs. I respect your right to believe what you want, to choose your...
View ArticleHard to see bright side of less service
Mr. Maxwell has an interesting take on how Community Transit can be used to force people to exercise, with these transit revisions. (Saturday guest...
View ArticleBlueprint for an America built to last
After World War II, a generation of heroes returned home to build the strongest economy and middle class the world has ever known. Today, as another...
View ArticleIn defense of Southern-fried Paula Deen
Celebrity chef Paula Deen lustily massages salt into "a mighty fat hog," as the dogs circle the cooking island. For the yams, "I'm only using half a...
View ArticleAn unnecessary distraction
From the Solution Looking for a Problem Department, Olympia Bureau, comes this:
View ArticleNewt's scorched earth
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It was approaching 11 p.m. at the Hyatt hotel bar here on Sunday, and reporters covering Newt Gingrich's campaign were enjoying...
View ArticleTax, license bicycles like cars
I think it is time to reevaluate this road package. (Article, "Governor unveils...
View ArticleFan/consultant has right moniker
Regarding the Thursday editorial, "M's wise to resist splurging":
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