DAV condemns congressional proposal to cut disability benefits for 1.5 million veterans
To the editor: Once again, we find ourselves in the regrettable position of having to defend the benefits that disabled veterans earn through their service and sacrifice.... Read more.
LTTE: People’s Budget Coalition commends City Council for supporting immigrant legal defense
To the editor: The People’s Budget Coalition commends the action of the City Council in deciding to reject the initial draft of the city’s FY27 budget to... Read more.
Hadge: The difference it made: no difference at all
A short story by Haley Hadge She whispered softly to herself so as not to wake the house, but it made no difference; when she reached the bottom of the stairs, little... Read more.
LTTE: Legal aid for immigrants
To the editor: I have seen several articles talking about Lynn’s budget and how it was voted down due to its decreased funding for legal assistance for immigrants.... Read more.
LTTE: Proud to support Zosia VanMeter
To the editor: I am writing to express my support for Zosia VanMeter in the upcoming election for the 9th Essex District. I first met Zosia more than 20 years ago... Read more.
LTTE: Local representatives ignored voters on legislative audits
To the editor: In November 2024, Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly approved Question 1, authorizing the independently elected State Auditor to audit the Legislature.... Read more.
LTTE: Election Day reminded us democracy works best as a community
To the editor: Today was an inspiring day. I had the privilege of serving as an election worker and volunteer at the Field House. While it was an honor to be asked... Read more.
LTTE: Lynn gets leftovers while Foxboro gets millions
To the editor: I love the way the MBTA treats Lynn. We have a broken-down garage and a condemned platform in Central Square. It is replaced with a tiny platform... Read more.
LTTE: My response to the rent control editorial
To the editor: I am writing in response to The Daily Item’s rent control editorial in the June 3 issue. Economic arguments about rent control aside, I found the... Read more.
LTTE: Sidewalk woes
To the editor: Greetings from the “Land of the Forgotten.” I want to acknowledge that National Grid returned to Ward 6-2 and 6-4 to repair sections of sidewalks... Read more.