The term ‘American exceptionalism’ used to mean something good
Steven P. Grossman Those of a certain age may recall the concept of American exceptionalism. It referred to the belief that the United States was unique among... Read more.
POLICE LOG 6/26/23
All address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party... Read more.
Working together with the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators
Sen. Joan B. Lovely and Rep. Hannah Kane The 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote and hold office, was ratified in 1920. Just three years later,... Read more.
The futility of spending more to fix education
Editorial written by the Las Vegas Review-Journal What’s happening in Boston is definitive proof that money alone won’t fix a broken education system.... Read more.
National Perspective: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers
David M. Shribman There’s a reason the government can’t stop this column from being published. Actually, there’s a person who is responsible... Read more.
Lynn Conservation Commission vote on Broadway project was wrong
Paul G. Gouthro Tuesday I attended the Conservation Commission (ConCom) meeting to learn more about what’s happening in our city. I was most interested... Read more.
12 steps to make the world a better place
Bjorn Lomborg The world faces many challenges — inflation and high interest rates, the lingering effects of the COVID pandemic, or geopolitical conflicts... Read more.
Nature in the Neighborhood: Celebrating National Ocean Month
Swampscott Conservancy There’s a reason Massachusetts is nicknamed the “Bay State.” While bordered on the north by Vermont and New Hampshire, the west... Read more.
DACA allowed me to pursue my dreams
Michelle Villegas Tapia I was a Dreamer for many years, and this month marks the 11th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. I... Read more.
We need cameras in the courtroom during Trump’s trial
Victor Shi The country is living through history with the first-ever federal indictment of a former president. A grand jury of Miami residents charged Donald... Read more.