Miller: Why do I write college recommendation letters for students? It’s very simple
Adam Patric Miller It’s the time of year when students arrive at my office and ask if I will write them a college recommendation. I say, “Yes, I’ll be happy... Read more.
Washington: Here’s a post-election to-do list for Democrats
Laura Washington There is nothing worse for a columnist than realizing that your view of the world does not jibe with your audience’s worldview. The same holds... Read more.
Robertson: Don’t fail our children by abolishing the Department of Education
Dilice Robertson Imagine a school where a child grappling with anxiety or depression walks the halls without access to vital mental health support — no counselors,... Read more.
Granderson: Trump’s election says a lot about trust in journalism
LZ Granderson It’s easy to forget that while the first Watergate article appeared in the summer of 1972, Richard Nixon did not resign until 1974. Over the... Read more.
Bourque, Koocher: Students and families pay the price when teachers’ unions strike
Mary M. Bourque and Glenn Koocher Today, 20 public schools on the North Shore remain closed. Ordinarily, on a weekday in November, these schools would be bustling... Read more.
Calmes: Coming soon to Washington — America’s dark ages
Jackie Calmes God help us. I can’t do better than those words, uttered last year by Donald Trump’s longest-serving White House chief of staff, retired Marine... Read more.
Blonder: Serving veterans is a duty and a privilege, and all of us play a role
Jeffrey Blonder Nobody knows better the grit and sacrifice military service requires than those who donned the uniform and the families who stand behind them. That’s... Read more.
Nature in Neighborhood: The high line
Nature in Neighborhood – Swampscott Conversancy I was in New York City recently and took the opportunity to visit the High Line, which is celebrating its... Read more.
Lyons: I miss the time of presidential reverence
Stephen J. Lyons I am old enough to remember a time in our country’s history when a president was someone to respect and emulate. John F. Kennedy’s book “Profiles... Read more.
Cleaning the dirtiest beach in Massachusetts
A polluted King’s Beach is a century-old problem, but in the last few years, a collaborative approach has resulted in remarkable progress toward a solution. The... Read more.