During President Donald Trump’s first term, I remember how his family separation policy brought us a different … [Read more...] about Jakious: Todd Lyons used to be one of the good guys. How could he let Trump corrupt him so badly?
Opinion
Will we go from bad to worse?
Briana AlvarezMonday morning, I woke up to the sound of my father plowing the front yard along with our neighbors, my … [Read more...] about Will we go from bad to worse?
Editorial: Congress must intervene following shooting of ICU nurse
Guest EditorialEditorial written by The Virginian-Pilot Editorial Board Federal agents fatally shot another American in … [Read more...] about Editorial: Congress must intervene following shooting of ICU nurse
Commentary: Somali welfare fraud in Minnesota has cost American taxpayers billions
Guest CommentaryNicole Huyer “Fraud” doesn’t begin to cover it. Under Gov. Tim Walz’s watch, Minnesota has become the hub … [Read more...] about Commentary: Somali welfare fraud in Minnesota has cost American taxpayers billions
LTTE: Fund cultivated meat to fight climate change
To the editorTo the editor: Most people aren’t aware animal agriculture is one of the leading causes of climate change. To … [Read more...] about LTTE: Fund cultivated meat to fight climate change
LTTE: Thank you from The Salvation Army
To the editorTo the editor: As we begin 2026, The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division would like to express our … [Read more...] about LTTE: Thank you from The Salvation Army
Commentary: Iran’s crisis is a test of U.S. moral leadership
Guest CommentaryDaniel J. Arbess Right now, as you read this, Iranian protesters are facing live ammunition in Tehran’s … [Read more...] about Commentary: Iran’s crisis is a test of U.S. moral leadership
Commentary: Alex Pretti’s death shows why militarized immigration raids portend lethal force
Guest CommentaryJennifer Obel and Halleh Akbarnia A man stands to the side in Minneapolis, recording what is happening in … [Read more...] about Commentary: Alex Pretti’s death shows why militarized immigration raids portend lethal force
LTTE: Crime and Terror
To The EditorDear Gov. Healey, The United States Federal government is openly committing acts of murder, abduction, and … [Read more...] about LTTE: Crime and Terror
LTTE: We need a budget that helps people
To The EditorTo the Editor, Congress has until Jan. 30 to pass a long-overdue FY26 budget. This one must repair the … [Read more...] about LTTE: We need a budget that helps people
Commentary: Free speech needs a reset in America
Guest CommentarySheldon H. Jacobson The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, part of the Bill of Rights, guarantees … [Read more...] about Commentary: Free speech needs a reset in America
Commentary: Political and economic pressures set up a health care shift in 2026
Guest CommentaryRobert Pearl Health care in 2025 was consumed by chaos, conflict and relentless drama. Yet despite … [Read more...] about Commentary: Political and economic pressures set up a health care shift in 2026
Shribman: Let the states try it
David M. ShribmanNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE JUPITER, Fla. — Almost a century ago, in a famous Supreme Court dissent, Justice Louis … [Read more...] about Shribman: Let the states try it
Commentary: New food pyramid is a recipe for health disasters
Guest CommentaryThe meat industry’s celebration of the Trump administration’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans should be a … [Read more...] about Commentary: New food pyramid is a recipe for health disasters
Commentary: You can blame me for all those em dashes in AI-generated text
Guest CommentaryKaren Stabiner Now that I know how fond chatbots are of the em dash — the thing I just used to convey a … [Read more...] about Commentary: You can blame me for all those em dashes in AI-generated text
Commentary: Meta revolutionizes commercial nuclear energy
Guest CommentaryJack Spencer “The biggest risk is not taking any risk,” as Mark Zuckerberg famously put it. Judging from … [Read more...] about Commentary: Meta revolutionizes commercial nuclear energy
Sophia Harris: She’s braced for the usual snow job
Sophia HarrisJust when I’d started to believe winter might quietly slip out the back door, a classic nor’easter has RSVP’d … [Read more...] about Sophia Harris: She’s braced for the usual snow job
Commentary: The rule of law is the foundation of civilization
For the ItemThe men you see in masks on your television savagely arresting people may not seem like your affair. But they … [Read more...] about Commentary: The rule of law is the foundation of civilization
Commentary: The Trump administration launches Phase 2 of the Gaza plan. Will peace materialize?
For the ItemYou may have missed it due to the firehose of international news over the last week. But in between the CIA … [Read more...] about Commentary: The Trump administration launches Phase 2 of the Gaza plan. Will peace materialize?
LTTE: Job Well Done
For the ItemOn Tuesday evening, January 6, an electrical transformer exploded at the Essex County Sheriff’s Department … [Read more...] about LTTE: Job Well Done








