To the editor: In anticipation of The Supreme Court’s decision as to whether Mr. Trump should be kept off … [Read more...] about LTE: Defending the Constitution
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LTE: The biggest gap in President Biden’s memory
To The EditorTo the editor: The biggest gap in President Biden’s memory, to me, is that, for political convenience, he … [Read more...] about LTE: The biggest gap in President Biden’s memory
Stateless: Living without nationality and basic human rights
Guest CommentaryNikolai Levasov Georgia, where I live, has joined a number of other states in implementing digital ID … [Read more...] about Stateless: Living without nationality and basic human rights
Two key anti-abortion studies have been retracted as junk science. Will the Supreme Court care?
Guest CommentaryMichael Hiltzik If the effort to ban medication abortion now before the Supreme Court demonstrates … [Read more...] about Two key anti-abortion studies have been retracted as junk science. Will the Supreme Court care?
This Black History Month, fight for the freedom to learn
Guest CommentarySvante Myrick A little more than a year ago, the College Board unveiled its long-awaited draft AP African … [Read more...] about This Black History Month, fight for the freedom to learn
Shribman: Are you in love, or in line?
David M. ShribmanDavid M. Shribman It's been almost a quarter-century since Bill Clinton was president, and it's rare to … [Read more...] about Shribman: Are you in love, or in line?
Why doesn’t South Carolina love Nikki Haley?
Guest CommentaryJill Lawrence Nikki Haley titled her 2022 book after the late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s … [Read more...] about Why doesn’t South Carolina love Nikki Haley?
LTE: An apple to the teacher
To The EditorTo the editor: In the Newton teachers’ strike, most parents, and certainly the kids, supported the … [Read more...] about LTE: An apple to the teacher
LTE: Thank you to the Greater Lynn Senior Services
To The EditorTo the editor: Thank you Lisa Murphy, case manager, for the great work contractor Ned and his crew did … [Read more...] about LTE: Thank you to the Greater Lynn Senior Services
Sobriety strategies for Super Bowl success
Guest CommentaryEli Naparstek As football enthusiasts from coast to coast prepare for the year's most anticipated event – … [Read more...] about Sobriety strategies for Super Bowl success
A vote for and against 16-year-olds voting
Stuart Foster and Vishakha DeshpandeFoster: 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote in local elections In Swampscott, Select Board member Peter … [Read more...] about A vote for and against 16-year-olds voting
LTE: The decision on Trump’s eligibility for reelection should be based on the law
To The EditorTo the editor: I read Msgr. Garrity’s commentaries with great interest. For his column published in The … [Read more...] about LTE: The decision on Trump’s eligibility for reelection should be based on the law
Literacy, news form the base of the hierarchy of democracy needs
Guest CommentaryKevin Frazier When you’re stuck in the wilderness, Bear Grylls wouldn’t suggest you prioritize searching … [Read more...] about Literacy, news form the base of the hierarchy of democracy needs
Msgr. Garrity: Trump and the Super Bowl
msgr-paul-v-garrityBecause the Patriots are not playing in this year’s Super Bowl, many of us will cheer for San Francisco or … [Read more...] about Msgr. Garrity: Trump and the Super Bowl
American pessimism is on the rise – What can we do about it?
Guest CommentaryTerrance Mintner “Americans are far too pessimistic about the future,” declared CNN’s Fareed Zakaria in an … [Read more...] about American pessimism is on the rise – What can we do about it?
Nature in the Neighborhood: Going Batty
Guest CommentaryThe Swampscott Conservancy The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) has a current exhibit about bats, so guess what … [Read more...] about Nature in the Neighborhood: Going Batty
Carrots and sticks: Rethinking our weapons budgeting
Guest CommentarySara Jane Samuel American military supremacy is unmatched, both in might and expense. Congress is prepared … [Read more...] about Carrots and sticks: Rethinking our weapons budgeting
Three major health-care battles taking shape in 2024
Guest CommentaryRobert Pearl Modern medicine, for most of its history, has operated within a collegial environment — an … [Read more...] about Three major health-care battles taking shape in 2024
Biden’s got a good-news deficit. What will turn it around?
Guest CommentaryJackie Calmes If President Joe Biden's reelection hinged on the state of the economy, he'd be a good bet, … [Read more...] about Biden’s got a good-news deficit. What will turn it around?
Editorial: Mayor and city show resolve
Item EditorialDuring his second State of the City address, Mayor Jared Nicholson focused on the challenges Lynn faces and … [Read more...] about Editorial: Mayor and city show resolve