Lynn Schmidt Almost 15 years ago, author and inspirational speaker Simon Sinek gave one of the most watched … [Read more...] about Why I continue to engage with election deniers
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Single mothers like me are easy scapegoats. But the case for marriage is a myth
Guest CommentaryLyz Lenz I am happier as a single mother than I ever was as a married one. Despite the fact that 47% of … [Read more...] about Single mothers like me are easy scapegoats. But the case for marriage is a myth
Congress has an obligation to support the spread of accurate news
Guest CommentaryKevin Frazier The Post Office Act of 1792 is the most important piece of legislation you’ve never heard of. … [Read more...] about Congress has an obligation to support the spread of accurate news
LTE: Donald Trump and his role in the Central Park Five
To The EditorTo the editor: As we wind our way through Black History Month, this just might be the time to reflect on … [Read more...] about LTE: Donald Trump and his role in the Central Park Five
My wife and I will soon celebrate 45 years of marriage. Many baby boomers haven’t been as lucky
Guest CommentaryBob Brody Next month, my bride, Elvira, and I will celebrate 45 years of marriage. Forgive me, but I’m … [Read more...] about My wife and I will soon celebrate 45 years of marriage. Many baby boomers haven’t been as lucky
The faith of Black America has been a gift to this nation
Guest CommentaryTariq I. El-Amin For years, the Pew Research Center listed Black Americans as having the highest levels of … [Read more...] about The faith of Black America has been a gift to this nation
More bills for Trump to not pay: Another verdict against the con man
Guest CommentaryEditorial written by the New York Daily News Editorial Board In ordering defendant Donald Trump to pay New … [Read more...] about More bills for Trump to not pay: Another verdict against the con man
Msgr. Garrity: Navalny and Congress
msgr-paul-v-garrityAlexei Navalny’s death on Feb. 16 was shocking but not surprising. He was a thorn in the side of Vladimir … [Read more...] about Msgr. Garrity: Navalny and Congress
27 million voters are shut out of primary elections
Guest CommentaryTyler Fisher and Carlo Macomber Last week, Nevada voters went to the polls to cast ballots in the state’s … [Read more...] about 27 million voters are shut out of primary elections
Could elite universities earn PhDs in price fixing?
Guest CommentaryStephen Mihm It’s been a tough few months in the spotlight for America’s elite universities. But while … [Read more...] about Could elite universities earn PhDs in price fixing?
Why do we talk about older people so negatively?
Guest CommentaryStacy Torres Age matters, but so do words. While pundits debate President Joe Biden’s cognitive fitness … [Read more...] about Why do we talk about older people so negatively?
Many Americans believe migrants bring fentanyl across the border. That’s wrong and dangerous
Guest CommentarySusan Benesch and Catherine Buerger Two unrelated facts combined with a lie form a powerful and dangerous … [Read more...] about Many Americans believe migrants bring fentanyl across the border. That’s wrong and dangerous
Airbnb drives up housing costs for all of us. Let’s regulate it
Guest CommentarySonali Kolhatkar Americans have been on a vacation binge since the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. In … [Read more...] about Airbnb drives up housing costs for all of us. Let’s regulate it
Shribman: No place for Haley in Trump’s party
David M. ShribmanDavid M. Shribman Jerry Brown and Gary Hart did it. So did Ted Kennedy and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Also … [Read more...] about Shribman: No place for Haley in Trump’s party
With Vladimir Putin interview, Tucker Carlson has distorted the truth
Guest CommentaryJohn Hewko Watching Tucker Carlson’s recent interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin reminds me of … [Read more...] about With Vladimir Putin interview, Tucker Carlson has distorted the truth
Mayhem spoils the KC Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration. Who brings a gun to a parade?
Guest CommentaryToriano Porter Who brings a gun to a victory parade, anyway? Someone did, and this mass shooting at the … [Read more...] about Mayhem spoils the KC Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration. Who brings a gun to a parade?
LTE: Watching the 1965 Ali-Liston rematch in Lynn
To The EditorTo the editor: All of us know about the tragic series of events that took place in Lewiston, Maine in … [Read more...] about LTE: Watching the 1965 Ali-Liston rematch in Lynn
Changing the culture around paid leave starts at school
Guest CommentarySafiya Simmons, Laura Collins, and Suzette Gardner Why don’t Americans take sick time when they need it? … [Read more...] about Changing the culture around paid leave starts at school
LTE: The new Lynnfield library: Yes to the goals, no to the building
To The EditorTo the editor: I agree with all the community-centric objectives cited in trying to justify a new library in … [Read more...] about LTE: The new Lynnfield library: Yes to the goals, no to the building
Trump might keep the US in NATO, but the damage is done
Guest CommentaryMarc Champion Donald Trump says he’s good at negotiating real-estate deals and I don’t doubt him. He … [Read more...] about Trump might keep the US in NATO, but the damage is done