Jim McNiff Pile the bodies high at Austerlitz and Waterloo. Shovel them under and let me work I am … [Read more...] about McNiff: On Memorial Day, honor the warrior, not war.
Opinion
LTTE: 250 years, one promise: A Memorial Day reflection
To the editorTo the editor: “Take good care of the children.” Those were the last words Isaac Davis spoke to his … [Read more...] about LTTE: 250 years, one promise: A Memorial Day reflection
Editorial: Trump’s DOJ slush fund fuels corruption
Guest EditorialEditorial written by New York Daily News Editorial Board The dollar amount in Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion … [Read more...] about Editorial: Trump’s DOJ slush fund fuels corruption
Shribman: The impact of presidential truth bombs
David M. ShribmanDavid M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE Yes, as many of us have wondered, there actually may be something in … [Read more...] about Shribman: The impact of presidential truth bombs
LTTE: As seniors, we feel overlooked and priced out of Lynn
To the editorTo the editor: I am writing this letter to address the needs of a population in the city that you … [Read more...] about LTTE: As seniors, we feel overlooked and priced out of Lynn
Commentary: Tens of billions lost each year in U.S. welfare programs — and we’re not even measuring it all
Guest CommentaryRachel Sheffield Last year’s welfare fraud scandal in Minnesota made headlines for its brazen nature and … [Read more...] about Commentary: Tens of billions lost each year in U.S. welfare programs — and we’re not even measuring it all
Msgr. Paul V Garrity: Talk is cheap
Msgr. Paul V. GarrityBecause the median age of the U.S. population is about 38, most people will not remember the Cuban Missile … [Read more...] about Msgr. Paul V Garrity: Talk is cheap
LTTE: Hawthorne property should become a year-round waterfront community space
To the editorTo the editor: For the Town of Swampscott’s purchase of the Hawthorne property to make financial and … [Read more...] about LTTE: Hawthorne property should become a year-round waterfront community space
Commentary: Freed by Trump, the Jan. 6 criminals are preying on children and others
Guest CommentaryMatt K. Lewis If there’s a defining characteristic of President Donald Trump’s second term, it’s the tendency … [Read more...] about Commentary: Freed by Trump, the Jan. 6 criminals are preying on children and others
Commentary: Forty years after Chernobyl, war threatens a new nuclear disaster in Ukraine
Guest CommentaryDaniel Hryhorczuk On April 26, 1986, the world experienced the worst nuclear power plant disaster in history: … [Read more...] about Commentary: Forty years after Chernobyl, war threatens a new nuclear disaster in Ukraine
LTTE: Nahant voters sought clarity and oversight in housing trust vote
To the editorTo the editor: I am writing in response to the recent article titled “Affordable housing in Nahant meets … [Read more...] about LTTE: Nahant voters sought clarity and oversight in housing trust vote
Puskar: Five considerations for every small business owner
For the ItemMay is Small Business Month, a time to recognize the entrepreneurs behind 700,000 small businesses in … [Read more...] about Puskar: Five considerations for every small business owner
Commentary: The problem isn’t masculinity — it’s the men modeling it
Guest CommentaryClaudia-Santi Fernandes From the White House to Harvard to Buckingham Palace, 2026 has become a masterclass … [Read more...] about Commentary: The problem isn’t masculinity — it’s the men modeling it
LTTE: The barbarians at the gate: Will Saugus retreat to The Daily Item front-page theater again?
To the editorTo the editor: To truly understand the restless political DNA of Saugus, you have to go back to the very … [Read more...] about LTTE: The barbarians at the gate: Will Saugus retreat to The Daily Item front-page theater again?
Editorial: The DOJ’s Comey indictment goes way too far
Guest EditorialEditorial written by Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board For an administration that has been all too willing to … [Read more...] about Editorial: The DOJ’s Comey indictment goes way too far
Commentary: Is AI coming for your job? A bigger government can help.
Guest CommentaryKathryn Anne Edwards What happens if you lose your job and never find another one? That question is at the … [Read more...] about Commentary: Is AI coming for your job? A bigger government can help.
Hersh Goldman: Shavuot marks harvest season and a spirit of gratitude
Hersh GoldmanThe Jewish annual biblical holiday Shavuot, which means “Festival of Weeks,” will begin the night of Thursday, … [Read more...] about Hersh Goldman: Shavuot marks harvest season and a spirit of gratitude
The ‘Click’: A 21-year journey to Program Fairy Godmother
Guest CommentaryDawn M. Frim My journey with Anna Kuznetsova is a masterclass in the power of consistency and lifelong … [Read more...] about The ‘Click’: A 21-year journey to Program Fairy Godmother
LTTE: Thank you for supporting the Plummer House
To the editorTo the editor: Thank you for running the article “Plummer Youth Promise to reopen restored Caroline Plummer … [Read more...] about LTTE: Thank you for supporting the Plummer House
Commentary: In the turmoil, challenges for graduates in the class of ’26
Guest CommentaryLlewellyn King Dear graduates of 2026, Welcome to the world you will be taking jobs in and where you will … [Read more...] about Commentary: In the turmoil, challenges for graduates in the class of ’26











