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FILE - The TikTok logo is displayed on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen, Oct. 14, 2022, in Boston. TikTok is gearing up for a legal fight against a U.S. law that would force the social media platform to break ties with its China-based parent company or face a ban. A battle in the courts will almost certainly be backed by Chinese authorities as the bitter U.S.-China rivalry threatens the future of a wildly popular way for young Americans to connect online.  (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Comment: Social media problem much larger than TikTok

The sell-or-ban law for the video app ignores the harms caused by the entire social media industry.

 

City of Snohomish property purchase was legitimate

A concerned citizen sent me a copy of a Facebook post by…

 

Was traffic fatality result of relaxed police pursuit law?

I read with horror the article about the poor woman who was…

 

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Editorial cartoons for Sunday, April 28

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Comment: Congress can add drones to fight against wildfires

Congress’ passage of the FAA bill can safely put drones to the task of scouting wildfires and other disasters.

Comment: Leave working forests to their vital climate work

State forests managed for timber are more effective in reducing carbon emissions than locking them away.

Comment: U.S.-Mexico dispute threatens airlines’ pact, travel

The U.S. transportation agency should rethink its threat to end an agreement that has fostered travel.

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Editorial cartoons for Saturday, April 27

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Volunteers with Stop the Sweeps hold flyers as they talk with people during a rally outside The Pioneer Courthouse on Monday, April 22, 2024, in Portland, Ore. The rally was held on Monday as the Supreme Court wrestled with major questions about the growing issue of homelessness. The court considered whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Editorial: Cities don’t need to wait for ruling on homelessness

Forcing people ‘down the road’ won’t end homelessness; providing housing and support services will.

Volunteers with Stop the Sweeps hold flyers as they talk with people during a rally outside The Pioneer Courthouse on Monday, April 22, 2024, in Portland, Ore. The rally was held on Monday as the Supreme Court wrestled with major questions about the growing issue of homelessness. The court considered whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
Ron Friesen

Forum: Consumers have power to direct a moral capitalism

Capitalism works best when it recognizes its responsibilities. That’s where our money should go.

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Forum: Energy efficiency needs emphasis from utilities, agencies

Snohomish PUD has been a leader in energy conservation, but more work is needed as electricity demand grows.

Schwab: From Kremlin to courtroom, an odor of authoritarianism

Something smells of desperation among Putin, anti-Ukraine-aid Republicans and Trump’s complaints.

Columnist should say how Biden would be better than Trump

I am a fairly new subscriber and enjoy getting local news. I am a moderate independent voter and have noticed that your Opinion section leans… Continue reading

Comment: Raising stamp prices won’t solve USPS financial woes

The consistent increases in prices is driving customers away. There are better options for the service.

Comment: We can build consensus around words that matter to all

A survey finds Americans are mostly in agreement about the ‘civic terms’ they view as important to democracy.

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Editorial cartoons for Friday, April 26

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History defies easy solutions in Ukraine, Mideast

An recent letter writer wants the U.S. to stop supplying arms to Israel and Ukraine. Good idea or a bad mistake? Israel is not looking… Continue reading

Providence hospitals’ problems show need for change

I was very fortunate to start my medical career in Everett in 1977. We had an outstanding medical staff, two excellent hospitals, and a wonderful… Continue reading

Comment: Parade of evidence will paint damning Trump portrait

Evidence not directly related to the Stormy Daniels hush money allegations will still be heard by jurors.

Comment: Women’s health was focus of Arizona’s 1864 abortion law

Its author was likely more concerned by the poisons women took than for the abortions themselves.