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Shribman: The keys to the kingdom are in moderates’ pockets

David M. Shribman

May 16, 2025 by David M. Shribman

David M. Shribman An aggressive administration fires federal employees, changes geographical names and … [Read more...] about Shribman: The keys to the kingdom are in moderates’ pockets

Knighten: Let’s learn from ‘The Last of Us.’ We’re not ready for the next outbreak.

Guest Commentary

May 15, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Justin Ángel Knighten If you watch HBO’s “The Last of Us,” you see how a pandemic didn’t destroy the world — … [Read more...] about Knighten: Let’s learn from ‘The Last of Us.’ We’re not ready for the next outbreak.

Garrity: A woke pope

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May 15, 2025 by msgr-paul-v-garrity

Msgr. Paul V. Garrity The ink was barely dry on the official document that made Cardinal Robert Prevost the … [Read more...] about Garrity: A woke pope

Editorial: Will Newsom’s call to roust homeless people in California help anyone besides him?

Guest Editorial

May 15, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by The Sacramento Bee Editorial Board. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement that California … [Read more...] about Editorial: Will Newsom’s call to roust homeless people in California help anyone besides him?

Editorial: Texas bill to boost school shooting preparedness isn’t enough

Guest Editorial

May 14, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board. The deaths of 19 students and two teachers in a … [Read more...] about Editorial: Texas bill to boost school shooting preparedness isn’t enough

Leubsdorf: Trump’s debasement of the Justice Department

Guest Commentary

May 14, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Carl P. Leubsdorf One of President Donald Trump’s most egregious acts has been his debasement of the Justice … [Read more...] about Leubsdorf: Trump’s debasement of the Justice Department

Steves: Public broadcasting boosts American democracy

Guest Commentary

May 14, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Rick Steves If a society wants to toughen the fabric of its democracy, it’s essential that it nurture a … [Read more...] about Steves: Public broadcasting boosts American democracy

Ezell: Even supporters of diversity often get it wrong

Guest Commentary

May 13, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Jerel Ezell Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has been the bogeyman of the right for the better part of … [Read more...] about Ezell: Even supporters of diversity often get it wrong

LTTE: Invest in foreign aid, including global vaccines

To the editor

May 13, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: In its latest assault on foreign aid, the Trump Administration has decided to halt all … [Read more...] about LTTE: Invest in foreign aid, including global vaccines

LTTE: Let’s celebrate spring without cruelty

To the editor

May 13, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: Swampscott invites residents to don their derby-best for a horse racing livecast to kick off … [Read more...] about LTTE: Let’s celebrate spring without cruelty

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LTTE: Pope Leo X1V

To the editor

May 12, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: When I heard that the newly elected Pope had taken the name Leo XIV, I was not surprised. The … [Read more...] about LTTE: Pope Leo X1V

LTTE: Mental Health budget Cuts

To the editor

May 12, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: I am an 8th-grade student at Breed Middle School. I am writing to raise awareness about an … [Read more...] about LTTE: Mental Health budget Cuts

Editorial: An American pope for the world — Chicago’s Bob Prevost is Pope Leo XIV

Guest Editorial

May 12, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by New York Daily News Editorial Board. The journey of Bob Prevost of the South Side of … [Read more...] about Editorial: An American pope for the world — Chicago’s Bob Prevost is Pope Leo XIV

Lopez: Reopen Alcatraz as a prison? Yes, but Trump shouldn’t stop there.

Guest Commentary

May 12, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Steve Lopez I have just one thing to say about President Donald Trump’s proposal to reopen Alcatraz as a … [Read more...] about Lopez: Reopen Alcatraz as a prison? Yes, but Trump shouldn’t stop there.

Feigl-Ding: Tariffs on meds will make America sick

Guest Commentary

May 11, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Eric Feigl-Ding During the past few weeks, President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff wars have … [Read more...] about Feigl-Ding: Tariffs on meds will make America sick

Becvar & Nevins: Without compassion, America will never be great

Guest Commentary

May 11, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Kristina Becvar and David L. Nevins New York Times Opinion Columnist David Brooks recently published a column … [Read more...] about Becvar & Nevins: Without compassion, America will never be great

Shribman: Humbled by office, most leaders have respect for their predecessors

David M. Shribman

May 9, 2025 by David M. Shribman

The distinguished historian David Herbert Donald once tried to prompt John F. Kennedy to evaluate the … [Read more...] about Shribman: Humbled by office, most leaders have respect for their predecessors

Walsh: A mother’s ascent

Jim Walsh

May 9, 2025 by Jim Walsh

I grew up in Connecticut and, at the age of 30, moved to Nahant. Flora Kerwin Walsh, my mother, grew to … [Read more...] about Walsh: A mother’s ascent

Editorial: Trump’s smear campaign: Claims against Kilmar Abrego García are a weak cover up

Guest Editorial

May 8, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by New York Daily News Editorial Board. Unable to make a case in court against Kilmar … [Read more...] about Editorial: Trump’s smear campaign: Claims against Kilmar Abrego García are a weak cover up

Point and Counterpoint

Guest Commentary

May 8, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Ben Olinsky: Point Deception and destruction, Musk and DOGE’s real goal Waste, fraud and abuse. These are … [Read more...] about Point and Counterpoint

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