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Commentary: These are the civic lessons that ICE is teaching our children

Guest Commentary

December 8, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Hilary G. Conklin Although we have replaced our jack-o'-lanterns and skeletons with evergreen wreaths and … [Read more...] about Commentary: These are the civic lessons that ICE is teaching our children

Editorial: A $2,000 tariff dividend for everyone? Bad idea.

Guest Editorial

December 8, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board Unsustainable government borrowing has already put the … [Read more...] about Editorial: A $2,000 tariff dividend for everyone? Bad idea.

Commentary: Chanukah-renewal of light in wake of darkest hour

Guest Commentary

December 8, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Hersh Goldman The eight-day Jewish Holiday, Chanukah, will begin the evening of Sunday, Dec. 14. Chanukah … [Read more...] about Commentary: Chanukah-renewal of light in wake of darkest hour

Harris: Where have all the good men gone?

Sophia Harris

December 5, 2025 by Sophia Harris

A question asked by Bonnie Tyler in 1984, and a question I ask today. Maybe because I was raised on Disney … [Read more...] about Harris: Where have all the good men gone?

Commentary: Pluralism or DEI — or both — or none?

Guest Commentary

December 5, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Ronald L. Hirsch Even before Trump’s actions against DEI, many in the academic community and elsewhere felt … [Read more...] about Commentary: Pluralism or DEI — or both — or none?

Commentary: Now it’s clear why Trump got rid of the top military lawyers

Guest Commentary

December 5, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Jackie Calmes At least President Donald Trump didn’t “kill all the lawyers” first, literally following … [Read more...] about Commentary: Now it’s clear why Trump got rid of the top military lawyers

Shribman: Canadians have already answered this question

Guest Commentary

December 5, 2025 by Guest Commentary

David M. Shribman MONTREAL — We know their names. Some of them are Margaret “Pearl” Fraser of New Glasgow, … [Read more...] about Shribman: Canadians have already answered this question

Commentary: The FDA’s leaked COVID memo is reckless and dangerous

Guest Commentary

December 5, 2025 by Guest Commentary

An internal memo written by the Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine regulator offers a concerning … [Read more...] about Commentary: The FDA’s leaked COVID memo is reckless and dangerous

LTTE: Working families suffer unfair hardship under Lynn Inclusionary Zoning Fee

To The Editor

December 4, 2025 by To The Editor

To the editor: As a working-class Lynn homeowner in the R4 district who seeks to add one unit to my … [Read more...] about LTTE: Working families suffer unfair hardship under Lynn Inclusionary Zoning Fee

LTTE: Maura Healey and natural gas

To The Editor

December 4, 2025 by To The Editor

To the editor: Gov. Maura Healey’s biggest political vulnerability heading into 2026 is the cost of living. … [Read more...] about LTTE: Maura Healey and natural gas

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Commentary: Hegseth and his War Department have lots of explaining to do

Guest Commentary

December 4, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Andreas Kluth He “could count by twos and tie his shoes.” That’s the opening line in episodes of … [Read more...] about Commentary: Hegseth and his War Department have lots of explaining to do

Editorial: An urgent wake-up call to study Trump’s health

Guest Editorial

December 4, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by the Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board. The leader of the free world is having trouble … [Read more...] about Editorial: An urgent wake-up call to study Trump’s health

Commentary: Reimagining our relationship with wolves

Guest Commentary

December 3, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Sarah O’Rourke Let me paint you a picture: Imagine you’re an ancient hunter surveying the icy tundra of … [Read more...] about Commentary: Reimagining our relationship with wolves

Commentary: Stay healthy with regular checkups

Guest Commentary

December 3, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Dr. Liz Peterson I started working as a doctor in 1981. Back then, I helped children learn lifelong healthy … [Read more...] about Commentary: Stay healthy with regular checkups

Editorial: In praise of the handwritten Christmas card

Guest Editorial

December 3, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board. We’ve all come to dread checking the mail. And … [Read more...] about Editorial: In praise of the handwritten Christmas card

Editorial: Trump’s erratic foreign policy leaves Ukraine at Russia’s mercy

Guest Editorial

December 2, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board. Since President Donald Trump took office, we … [Read more...] about Editorial: Trump’s erratic foreign policy leaves Ukraine at Russia’s mercy

Commentary: How do we become the gatekeepers?

Guest Commentary

December 2, 2025 by Guest Commentary

"Do you have a moment?” I turned and saw my senior colleague, Paul (not his real name), a mentor and … [Read more...] about Commentary: How do we become the gatekeepers?

Commentary: What a scandal! (Or not.) How things have changed

Guest Commentary

December 2, 2025 by Guest Commentary

A few weeks ago, Katie Porter's campaign for California governor was reeling. A day after an irritable TV … [Read more...] about Commentary: What a scandal! (Or not.) How things have changed

LTTE: Thank you Life Care Center of the North Shore

To the editor

December 2, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor, The staff at Life Care Center of the North Shore should be complimented for the wonderful … [Read more...] about LTTE: Thank you Life Care Center of the North Shore

Editorial: CAIR has issues, but Gov. Abbott’s terrorism label lacks evidence

Guest Editorial

December 1, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board. Gov. Greg Abbott’s designation of the Council … [Read more...] about Editorial: CAIR has issues, but Gov. Abbott’s terrorism label lacks evidence

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