Walsh: John Benson: Nahant’s Quiet Man
Jim Walsh When John Wayne starred in The Quiet Man, one of the iconic films of the mid-20th century, John Benson was a 5-year-old boy living in Nahant. John Wayne... Read more.
Lockard: We live in our own version of Wonderland
Amy Lockard “Curiouser and curiouser,” Alice cried after falling down the rabbit hole in Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” In nearly... Read more.
Wilkinson: Mass deportation isn’t just cruel, it’s expensive
Francis Wilkinson The American Immigration Council, a pro-immigration think tank, issued a report last week estimating the costs — financial costs only — of... Read more.
Cooper: Reversing America’s decline is no easy task
William Cooper A recent Gallup poll shows that just 33 percent of Americans are satisfied with the nation’s position in the world today. This is down from 65%... Read more.
Daugherty: US workers need paid parental leave
Kali Daugherty My first and only child is 12 years old. Our dream of having a second child seemed out of reach. But then, in what seemed like a miracle, I became... Read more.
Allen: Leave George W. alone — His decision not to endorse for president is principled
Cynthia M. Allen During every election cycle, cross-party endorsements snag a few headlines. There is something oddly satisfying about the once-politically faithful... Read more.
Wooldridge: Nanny states are now essential to economic health
Adrian Wooldridge In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the rulers of the industrial world started to worry about the health of the people. National governments... Read more.
Nature in the Neighborhood: Spending time outdoors
Swampscott Conservancy Want to sleep better? Reduce anxiety? Then try spending more time outdoors. There’s no question that doing so improves physical health,... Read more.
Goldman: Home for Rosh Hashanah
Hersh Goldman The first day of Rosh Hashannah, the Jewish New Year, (“day of blowing the horn” in the Bible) begins the night of October 2nd . The popular Jewish... Read more.
Swearer: Join the fight for contraception rights
Amy Swearer As we approach World Contraception Day on Sept. 26, it’s vital to acknowledge the growing threats to reproductive rights in the United States. Previously... Read more.