Ian Hurd and Sadie Barlow It may come as no surprise that the first modern Olympics were a men-only affair. … [Read more...] about At the Olympics, must it be men versus women?
Opinion
For once, it’s Democrats who fall in line
Guest CommentaryPatricia Lopez Democrats are coming together with a swift, unified show of force that seemed unfathomable … [Read more...] about For once, it’s Democrats who fall in line
Shribman: The fickle winds of politics blew a gale in July
David M. ShribmanDavid M. Shribman The still-life watercolor of a now-late political season suddenly has changed. You … [Read more...] about Shribman: The fickle winds of politics blew a gale in July
LTE: J.D. Vance’s miraculous conversion
To The EditorTo the editor: The Republican vice-presidential nominee Mr. J.D. Vance has been deservedly credited with … [Read more...] about LTE: J.D. Vance’s miraculous conversion
Why Harris should pick former astronaut Mark Kelly as running mate
Guest CommentaryJohn Lawrence With the Democratic presidential nomination all but delivered for Kamala Harris, speculation … [Read more...] about Why Harris should pick former astronaut Mark Kelly as running mate
A Pleasant development
For the ItemLYNN — The city officially unveiled more than $200,000 in pedestrian improvements that will make a section of … [Read more...] about A Pleasant development
The Supreme Court’s ruling on homelessness is disappointing
Guest CommentaryLynn Continuum of Care On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a profoundly disappointing decision … [Read more...] about The Supreme Court’s ruling on homelessness is disappointing
LTE: Saugus Prevention Coalition wants to improve quality of life for youth
To The EditorTo the editor: Recently, a group of community stakeholders in Saugus joined together to create a prevention … [Read more...] about LTE: Saugus Prevention Coalition wants to improve quality of life for youth
The CrowdStrike outage shows the danger of depending on Big Tech overlords
Guest CommentaryHeidi Boghosian Starting on Thursday of last week with ripple effects for days afterward, a routine … [Read more...] about The CrowdStrike outage shows the danger of depending on Big Tech overlords
LTE: Democrats circled the wagon
To The EditorTo the editor: I thought that President Joe Biden would weather the storm and not acquiesce to the people … [Read more...] about LTE: Democrats circled the wagon
Musk is supporting a MAGA ticket that will just hurt Tesla
Guest CommentaryMark Gongloff Imagine you’re one of the world’s wealthiest people and the chief executive officer of one of … [Read more...] about Musk is supporting a MAGA ticket that will just hurt Tesla
Can Kamala Harris change a presidential race barely affected by a series of seismic events?
Guest CommentaryMike Madrid Donald Trump famously said in 2016 that he “could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot … [Read more...] about Can Kamala Harris change a presidential race barely affected by a series of seismic events?
Trump assassination attempt will fuel political extremism
Guest CommentaryImran Khalid President Joe Biden’s initial response to the attack on Donald Trump, calling it “sick” and … [Read more...] about Trump assassination attempt will fuel political extremism
Msgr. Garrity: A consequential president
msgr-paul-v-garrityHagiography is technically the biography of a saint. They can only be written after the person has entered … [Read more...] about Msgr. Garrity: A consequential president
Biden’s decision to drop out is one of the most patriotic moments in a long life of service
Guest CommentaryLZ Granderson I'm sure it doesn't feel this way to President Joe Biden now, given the fighter he is, but … [Read more...] about Biden’s decision to drop out is one of the most patriotic moments in a long life of service
Kamala Harris can beat Donald Trump and prove America is ready for a woman president
Guest CommentaryRobin Epley The question everyone has been asking in hushed tones now grows to a roar: Does Kamala Harris … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris can beat Donald Trump and prove America is ready for a woman president
Soaring grocery prices are not acts of God
Guest CommentarySteven Hill Since the pandemic, going to the grocery store has become a jarring experience. On a recent … [Read more...] about Soaring grocery prices are not acts of God
Aileen Cannon’s ruling isn’t just legally flawed. It has nothing to do with the law.
Guest CommentaryHarry Litman The initial impulse on reading Judge Aileen Cannon’s pseudo-scholarly 93-page dismissal of the … [Read more...] about Aileen Cannon’s ruling isn’t just legally flawed. It has nothing to do with the law.
Shribman: Lucky!
Guest CommentaryDavid M. Shribman Ronald Reagan had it, Jimmy Carter didn't. George H.W. Bush had it until he didn't, and … [Read more...] about Shribman: Lucky!
LTE: Lynn could learn something from the Pacheco Law
To The EditorTo the editor: Two things have caught my attention as we head to the end of the 2024 legislative session: … [Read more...] about LTE: Lynn could learn something from the Pacheco Law