Jonathan Bernstein The political stakes couldn’t be higher in the coming year, with both the … [Read more...] about Five big political questions for 2024
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NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE: Unhappy electorates on both sides of US-Canada border
Guest CommentaryDavid M. Shribman TORONTO — On one side of the border, a president with an approval rating of … [Read more...] about NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE: Unhappy electorates on both sides of US-Canada border
Saugus election ballot taking shape
Charlie McKennaSAUGUS — With the deadline for candidates to pull papers to appear on the ballot this fall drawing closer, a … [Read more...] about Saugus election ballot taking shape
Politics at the dinner table? No longer taboo
Guest CommentaryErin Norman There is an old, some might say outdated, rule that one should not discuss religion … [Read more...] about Politics at the dinner table? No longer taboo
American ways of life are many
Guest CommentaryDaniel O. Jamison “Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable!” so declared Sen. Daniel … [Read more...] about American ways of life are many
Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans abuse their power
Guest CommentaryEditorial written by the New York Daily News Editorial Board When 20 House Republicans joined … [Read more...] about Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans abuse their power
National perspective: Opposition research
Guest CommentaryDavid M. Shribman Today's lesson is on the phenomenon known as "negative partisanship." Don't … [Read more...] about National perspective: Opposition research
The president America needs (is not Trump or Biden)
Guest CommentaryDavid Mills The president America needs is, unfortunately, Czech, and the Constitution rules him … [Read more...] about The president America needs (is not Trump or Biden)
All eyes on Florida
Guest CommentaryDavid M. Shribman Three-quarters of a century ago, when Joe Biden and Donald Trump were children, … [Read more...] about All eyes on Florida
Why Americans stick with just 2 political parties
Guest CommentarySeth Masket It’s the year before a presidential election, which means it’s once again time for a … [Read more...] about Why Americans stick with just 2 political parties
Icing Out The Republican Field
Guest CommentaryDavid M. Shribman News flash: Even in steamy Florida, American politics have become subject to … [Read more...] about Icing Out The Republican Field
Msgr. Paul V.Garrity – Being woke
Guest Commentary“Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!), Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace.” Could this … [Read more...] about Msgr. Paul V.Garrity – Being woke
Three esteemed lawmakers advocate bipartisanship
Guest CommentaryDavid M. Shribman Listen up, North America. In the blur and bluster of partisanship and polarization, … [Read more...] about Three esteemed lawmakers advocate bipartisanship
Latinos deserve better healthcare and insurance coverage
Guest CommentaryIsrael Ortega America may offer some of the best healthcare in the world. But doctors’ appointments are … [Read more...] about Latinos deserve better healthcare and insurance coverage