Letter: Gallo a true history buff
To the editor: Louie Gallo was a friend, a historian, an artist, a family member, a giver and he had a great sense of humor. As I wallow in my sorrows at his passing,... Read more.
The U.S. military needs more recruits
Editorial from Bloomberg Opinion editorial board The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan signals the end of a war that involved close to 800,000 American... Read more.
Llewellyn King: The Great Job Reshuffle
Millions of Americans appear to be echoing the words of the Johnny Paycheck song “Take This Job and Shove It.” This is a sentiment that is changing the work... Read more.
We need rapid transit. Rapidly.
Asked last week why his push to include local projects in a $19.5 million federal infrastructure funding initiative failed to include money for extending rapid transit,... Read more.
Aisha Nyandoro, Marjorie Sims and Trene Hawkins: Centering Black women in policy
From leading marches for racial justice, to developing the COVID-19 vaccine, to reaching the second-highest office in the United States, Black women’s excellence... Read more.
Letter: There’s a hole in the world without Lou Gallo
To the editor: Much has been and will continue to be written and spoken about Lou Gallo’s legacy for the Town of Swampscott, all of which is justifiably earned... Read more.
Letter: Loneliness is a problem
To the editor: It is my opinion that the least talked-about major social problem that we have in our country is loneliness. I believe that it was Henry David Thoreau... Read more.
Letter: Gallo could always tell a good story
To the editor: Louie was the unofficial town historian. He grew up here, served on the Historical Commission for several years and continued to share his wealth... Read more.
Letter: The old boys’ network
To the editor: Referring to Congressman Moulton’s comment in the Item July 12: “(There’s) sort of an old boys’ network who just likes things... Read more.
The right to fix our own stuff
Editorial from the Los Angeles Times editorial board They don’t make ’em like they used to. This oft-uttered complaint about modern products may be a cliché,... Read more.