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Estrich: Legislate instead of posturing

January 23, 2024, 6:01am Columns

or almost no one — can deny that there is an immigration crisis in America. New legislation is needed, including more funding for a fair and effective system for controlling the border and handling the asylum process. In the Senate, key Republicans and Democrats are at least talking together about… Read story

Westneat: Students gone missing: Struggling public schools have fallen off the radar in Washington

January 22, 2024, 6:01am Columns

For most of the past three decades, Seattle pollster Stuart Elway has asked voters to set the agenda. He includes a question in his polls asking what people think state politicians in Olympia should focus on. Read story

Flam: How worried we should be about nanoplastics?

January 22, 2024, 6:01am Columns

What does it mean that scientists found 240,000 million nanoparticles of plastic in a typical bottle of water? The number is big and sounds alarming, but it isn’t very informative. How many particles are needed to cause disease? What kinds of ailments are likely to result? Are there people who… Read story

McManus: 3rd-party candidates may vex Biden

January 22, 2024, 6:01am Columns

This year’s presidential election campaign is likely to be remembered for a rematch no one really wanted. Read story

Jarvis: Measles outbreak should be vaccine wake-up call

January 22, 2024, 6:01am Columns

A cluster of measles cases in the Northeast is putting a spotlight on how easily the highly contagious disease can spread — and how dangerous any further slip in childhood vaccination rates could be. Read story

Harrop: China plays a game of its own

January 22, 2024, 6:01am Columns

This is a potentially perilous time for our economy and the security of the West. Trade policy with China sits at the center. China is no longer just a trading partner with whom we have differences. It’s become a global adversary using trade to dominate militarily and economically. Read story

Estrich: Those against Trump must stand

January 22, 2024, 6:01am Columns

What does it mean that Iowa Republicans braved freezing cold weather to go out and caucus for a man who is facing 91 criminal counts, not to mention another defamation trial from a woman who a jury already found he sexually assaulted and defamed? Read story

Jayne: Four-day school week worth a try

January 20, 2024, 6:02am Columns

When it comes to education, parents are reluctant to offer their children as guinea pigs. Read story

Other Papers Say: Formula pays off on youth housing

January 20, 2024, 6:01am Columns

Say the word “homelessness,” and everyone braces for misery. But recent evidence suggests that there may be reason for cautious optimism — at least regarding young people. Read story

Granderson: Working while sick has become the terrible new normal

January 20, 2024, 6:01am Columns

January is the month to sign up for stuff you’re probably not going to keep doing later. Like cooking class or hot yoga. It’s also the month for setting goals, especially at work, where goals often come with lunch and a side of office politics. Suffice to say January is… Read story