Jackie Calmes To the dismay of Republicans, and the advantage of Democrats, abortion rights remain a … [Read more...] about The Supreme Court tackles abortion again. How much will it hurt Republicans in 2024?
Opinion
The US just fired a first diplomatic shot at Israel
Guest CommentaryAndreas Kluth “Abstention” is a deceptively diplomatic word, implying some sort of bureaucratic omission. … [Read more...] about The US just fired a first diplomatic shot at Israel
Raising the retirement age won’t help anyone
Guest CommentaryMatthew Yglesias It’s budget season in Washington, which means the politicians are delivering their annual … [Read more...] about Raising the retirement age won’t help anyone
Mass purges are the new voter suppression
Guest CommentaryMichael Waldman The United States still has one of the world’s most decentralized voter registration … [Read more...] about Mass purges are the new voter suppression
LTE: Thank you to Lynn’s elected leaders and city employees
To The EditorTo the editor: Over the past few weeks, I have read with interest a number of positive events happening in … [Read more...] about LTE: Thank you to Lynn’s elected leaders and city employees
LTE: Railroads and contamination in Lynnfield
To The EditorTo the editor: The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC) completed a survey for Lynnfield finding … [Read more...] about LTE: Railroads and contamination in Lynnfield
Will we ever amend the Constitution again?
Guest CommentaryRick LaRue Amending the Constitution is increasingly necessary, whether to replace the Electoral College or … [Read more...] about Will we ever amend the Constitution again?
Msgr. Garrity: Archie’s ignorance
msgr-paul-v-garrityMsgr. Paul V. Garrity When Archie Bunker of “All in the Family” fame insisted that Jesus was a Christian, … [Read more...] about Msgr. Garrity: Archie’s ignorance
LTE: Danielle Leonard will be a true champion for Swampscott’s community
To The EditorTo the editor: We are writing to enthusiastically endorse Danielle Leonard for Swampscott Select … [Read more...] about LTE: Danielle Leonard will be a true champion for Swampscott’s community
The US needs a 9/11 Commission for COVID
Guest CommentaryF.D. Flam During the third week of March 2020, with little public debate and less warning, Americans were … [Read more...] about The US needs a 9/11 Commission for COVID
Chicago’s convention will tell the story of Biden and Harris’ record
Guest CommentaryMinyon Moore This year, we are once again facing an election that will define the future of American … [Read more...] about Chicago’s convention will tell the story of Biden and Harris’ record
Entrepreneurship should be an electoral focus around the world
Guest CommentarySarika Pruthi With more than 60 countries that are home to around 4.2 billion people holding elections in … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurship should be an electoral focus around the world
LTE: Danielle Leonard will stand up for what is needed in Swampscott
To The EditorTo the editor: I am writing in support of Danielle Leonard for the Swampscott Select Board. I have … [Read more...] about LTE: Danielle Leonard will stand up for what is needed in Swampscott
Shribman: How much is enough?
David M. ShribmanDonald Trump is raising money like crazy. Joe Biden just got a pledge of more than $1 billion from progressive … [Read more...] about Shribman: How much is enough?
Everyone wants to rein in Facebook, TikTok and other social media. This is one obvious solution.
Guest CommentaryAnika Collier Navaroli and Ellen K. Pao Powerful technology has perhaps never presented a bigger set of … [Read more...] about Everyone wants to rein in Facebook, TikTok and other social media. This is one obvious solution.
Were we really ‘better off’ under the viral vitriol of Trump’s presidency?
Guest CommentaryEditorial written by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Editorial Board It was Ronald Reagan who first posed the … [Read more...] about Were we really ‘better off’ under the viral vitriol of Trump’s presidency?
Getting guns away from abusers will save lives
Guest CommentaryDavid Lamb and Megan Walsh “273.D.” The dispatch code for domestic violence sends chills down the spines of … [Read more...] about Getting guns away from abusers will save lives
The state is investing to ensure students can go to college. Let’s make sure they can earn their degree when they get there.
Guest CommentaryErika Giampietro, Dr. William Heineman, and John Keenan The expansion of the MassGrant Plus and … [Read more...] about The state is investing to ensure students can go to college. Let’s make sure they can earn their degree when they get there.
LTE: Join the Lynnfield Teachers Association for a community forum on April 2
To The EditorDear Lynnfield community, We all have a stake in the success of our public schools, which is why the … [Read more...] about LTE: Join the Lynnfield Teachers Association for a community forum on April 2
Why is Haiti’s economy so much worse than the Dominican Republic’s?
Guest CommentaryTyler Cowen As Haiti continues its descent into chaos, the Dominican Republic continues to prosper. The two … [Read more...] about Why is Haiti’s economy so much worse than the Dominican Republic’s?