Other Voices
The voices featured here offer a diverse and dynamic range of perspectives on the issues that matter most to our community. Whether addressing social justice, environmental sustainability, healthcare, or education, you can expect thought-provoking insights and informed opinions from our dedicated contributors who are working tirelessly to create positive change in our county.
Our hope is that these topics will inspire you to engage in meaningful discussions and ultimately empower you to take an active role in shaping the future of our local community.
This state’s ‘Freedom to Read’ act sends a message to conservatives — and liberals
On Monday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, signed the Freedom to Read Act, which prohibits the state’s schools and public libraries from arbitrarily banning books.
Evette Dionne, MSNBC
Paul Krugman’s Last Column: Finding Hope in an Age of Resentment
This is Paul Krugman’s final column for The New York Times, where he began publishing his opinions in January 2000. This seems like a good occasion to reflect on what has changed over these past 25 years.
Paul Krugman of the New York Times
The GOP went all-in on taxes — and lost. It’s shaking up WA politics
Usually in the honeymoon period, between an election and when lawmaking begins, legislators are a bit shy about using the “T” word.
Danny Westneat, Seattle Times
Why Volunteering is One of the Most Powerful Things You Can Do for Your Health
One of the first pieces of advice that Dan Buettner, the founder of Blue Zones, always gives as a way to improve your life, health, and happiness is to sign up to volunteer in your community. It’s a long-term investment in your health and in your city if you sign up to do it regularly, and you’ll meet like-minded people along the way.
Naomi Imatome-Yun, Blue Zones
Republicans seek to end DEI initiatives in the federal government
Representative Melaine Stransbury of New Mexico exposes the impact of the Dismantle DEI Act co-sponsored by JD Vance.
There was no mandate for Trump. There was no red shift. There was only a blue abandonment.
Trump is saying the election gave him a “very big mandate.”
Rubbish. It wasn’t a mandate at all. It wasn’t even a “red shift” to Trump and the Republicans. It was a blue abandonment.
Robert Reich