LTTE: America needs justice, not symbolism in sentencing
To the editor: The Kohberger courtroom sentencing scene was a trainwreck that exposed America’s extreme ignorance of history. Our wise ancestors would never have... Read more.
LTTE: Trump loyalty blinds GOP to the truth
To the editor: Many Republicans are tripping over each other to get out of town to avoid casting a bipartisan vote to open files that could be detrimental to Donald... Read more.
LTTE: Swampscott can’t afford to lose its Public Health Nurse
Dear Select Board, It is my understanding that our Public Health Nurse, Neia Illingworth, may be at risk of losing her position due to funding constraints. I urge... Read more.
LTTE: Boston Mayor Wu takes action on Republic Services strike
Dear President Vander Ark, Your company’s ongoing labor dispute is taking an unacceptable toll on Boston’s residents, businesses and neighborhoods due to Republic... Read more.
LTTE: Fiscal survival is not bad faith
To the editor: In May 2021, the people of Nahant voted decisively — 647 to 271 — to use eminent domain to preserve East Point. This wasn’t a close or uncertain... Read more.
LTTE: Invest in cultivated meat to fight climate change
To the editor: Any of our political leaders who are concerned about climate change — which ought to be all of them — should support increased public funding... Read more.
LTTE: Response to ‘A barrel of change coming to Lynn’
To the editor: I am writing in response to the Friday, July 11, 2025, edition of The Daily Item, titled “A barrel of change coming in Lynn.” The article discussed... Read more.
LTTE: The big beautiful bill: Who is your daddy?
To the editor: With the help of Republicans (minus two), Trump’s beautiful bill has been signed into law. After House Speaker Johnson slammed down the gavel, Republicans... Read more.
LTTE: You are not my daddy
To the editor: I give thanks that I do not have to listen, be afraid, or must steep so low, answer to a man who is so vindictive, no moral compass or compassion,... Read more.
LTTE: ONE NATION, Indivisible
To the editor: There is so much finger-pointing in America today. I think a finger of blame needs to be pointed at the one who first, officially, pointed: Clinton’s... Read more.