To the editor: The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC) completed a survey for Lynnfield finding … [Read more...] about LTE: Railroads and contamination in Lynnfield
Opinion
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?
Nature in the Neighborhood: Vibrant vernal pools
Guest CommentaryThe Swampscott Conservancy “It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: … [Read more...] about Nature in the Neighborhood: Vibrant vernal pools
Ours is the most wasteful civilization in history. Here’s how to stop that.
Guest CommentaryEdward Humes What if the looming calamities of climate change, plastic pollution, the energy crisis, and … [Read more...] about Ours is the most wasteful civilization in history. Here’s how to stop that.
LTE: Danielle Leonard is focused on rebuilding Swampscott’s community
To The EditorTo the editor: I am writing to express my endorsement of Danielle Leonard for the Swampscott Select Board. … [Read more...] about LTE: Danielle Leonard is focused on rebuilding Swampscott’s community
The ‘natural’ food debate continues to get the word wrong
Guest CommentaryRichard Williams A bill restricting cultivated meat is moving forward with significant support in Florida. … [Read more...] about The ‘natural’ food debate continues to get the word wrong
Unhappy with the Supreme Court? Your vote for president could make it worse
Guest CommentaryJackie Calmes By now it shouldn't need to be said: When Americans vote for a president, the federal courts … [Read more...] about Unhappy with the Supreme Court? Your vote for president could make it worse