The gift of Purim
This year the Jewish holiday of Purim is from the night of Feb. 25 until the night of Feb. 26. The Book of Esther tells the whole story of Purim and how and... Read more.
An old answer for new problems
An old answer for new problems Editorial from the Los Angeles Times editorial board President Joe Biden hopes to take a page from the New Deal playbook and laun... Read more.
Katie S. Martin: Conquering hunger in the United States
As the pandemic throws millions of Americans out of work, cars line up for miles outside food banks across the country. COVID-19 did not create the crisis of hu... Read more.
Opinion: An old answer for new problems
President Joe Biden hopes to take a page from the New Deal playbook and launch a modern version of the Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps. The idea is t... Read more.
Katie S. Martin: Conquering hunger in the United States
As the pandemic throws millions of Americans out of work, cars line up for miles outside food banks across the country. COVID-19 did not create the crisis of hu... Read more.
Letter: Swampscott police union defends actions during protests
To the Editor: It is with utmost disappointment that we, the members of the Swampscott Police Department, are compelled to write in response to the accusations ... Read more.
We lived 2020. Will we learn?
“Justice for all.” Those are the last three words of the Pledge of Allegiance and they should become our national credo for 2021 as we work to recov... Read more.
Ann McFeatters: A few final reminiscences
This is my 1,768th opinion column. It is also my last. Permit me a few reminiscences. Elizabeth Taylor, the movie star, was married to John Warner, the Republic... Read more.
Mikelle Moore: Much-need mental health progress
Rarely do five pieces of legislation on a single topic pass a chamber of Congress — especially when that topic is sensitive or often stigmatized, as mental he... Read more.
David Balto: Hold the medication middlemen accountable
COVID-19 has exposed a variety of inadequacies in America’s healthcare system that leave our most vulnerable populations at risk. First and foremost is the co... Read more.