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LTTE: We’ll be back

To the editor

November 6, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: Two-thousand-one-hundred-and-twelve people were walking on air last Friday morning after … [Read more...] about LTTE: We’ll be back

Commentary: The intoxication of power and its consequences on democracy around the world

Guest Commentary

November 5, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Elizabeth Shackelford Last week, Paul Biya declared victory for an eighth term as president of Cameroon, an … [Read more...] about Commentary: The intoxication of power and its consequences on democracy around the world

Commentary: Nature in the Neighborhood: Turn over a new leaf

Guest Commentary

November 5, 2025 by Guest Commentary

"And all at once, summer collapsed into fall." – Oscar Wilde It’s definitely starting to look and feel like … [Read more...] about Commentary: Nature in the Neighborhood: Turn over a new leaf

LTTE: Fund SNAP, protect health care, and end the shutdown

To The Editor

November 5, 2025 by To The Editor

To the editor: I am outraged that Washington politicians are again playing games with people’s lives. … [Read more...] about LTTE: Fund SNAP, protect health care, and end the shutdown

Editorial: Can Texas lawmakers learn from ‘satanic’ image?

Guest Editorial

November 4, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board Dirty tricks are a staple of election season, … [Read more...] about Editorial: Can Texas lawmakers learn from ‘satanic’ image?

Commentary: This Veterans Day, the VA faces multiple threats

Guest Commentary

November 4, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Steve Early and Suzanne Gordon When veterans and their families gather at commemorative events on Nov. 11, … [Read more...] about Commentary: This Veterans Day, the VA faces multiple threats

LTTE: Northeast Arc thanks community

To the editor

November 4, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: Northeast Arc thanks the sponsors, attendees, volunteers, and many others involved in making … [Read more...] about LTTE: Northeast Arc thanks community

LTTE: Cahill’s constituents, listen up

To the editor

November 4, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: On Friday, Oct. 31, the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security held a … [Read more...] about LTTE: Cahill’s constituents, listen up

Editorial: Washington ignores a looming fiscal emergency

Guest Editorial

November 3, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board In its final report of the fiscal year, the U.S. … [Read more...] about Editorial: Washington ignores a looming fiscal emergency

Commentary: The human cost of Congress’ inaction on health care

Guest Commentary

November 3, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Dr. Thomas Fisher President Donald Trump and the Republicans in Congress have a decision to make: They can … [Read more...] about Commentary: The human cost of Congress’ inaction on health care

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Commentary: AI won’t give American children the education they need

Guest Commentary

November 3, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Michael R Bloomberg Elected officials are finally waking up to the educational harms of mobile phones in … [Read more...] about Commentary: AI won’t give American children the education they need

Chris Carrigan Brolly: Protect yourself online in an age of scams

Chris Carrigan Brolly

November 2, 2025 by Chris Carrigan Brolly

In today's digital economy, it is easier than ever to exploit the most valuable resource humans have ever … [Read more...] about Chris Carrigan Brolly: Protect yourself online in an age of scams

Shribman: The presidency remade in Trump’s image

Guest Commentary

October 31, 2025 by Guest Commentary

David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE Abraham Lincoln made the presidency a pulpit. Theodore and Franklin … [Read more...] about Shribman: The presidency remade in Trump’s image

Editorial: They are ready to meet the challenge

For the Item

October 31, 2025 by For the Item

Why do school committees exist? We don’t elect police committees, fire committees, or DPW committees. Why … [Read more...] about Editorial: They are ready to meet the challenge

LTTE: I support these Lynn candidates

To the editor

October 30, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: I’m writing this letter in support of candidates for Mayor, City Council, and School … [Read more...] about LTTE: I support these Lynn candidates

LTTE: I endorse Brenda Ortiz McGrath

To The Editor

October 30, 2025 by To The Editor

To the editor: I am writing to enthusiastically endorse Brenda Ortiz McGrath for School Committee. Among … [Read more...] about LTTE: I endorse Brenda Ortiz McGrath

Commentary: Trump wants to meet with Kim Jong Un again. But what about Kim?

Guest Commentary

October 30, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Daniel DePetris This past weekend, President Donald Trump landed in Malaysia to kick off a tour in Southeast … [Read more...] about Commentary: Trump wants to meet with Kim Jong Un again. But what about Kim?

Editorial: Congress’ failure to fund SNAP benefits is indefensible

Guest Editorial

October 30, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Dallas Morning News Editorial Board As the government shutdown stretches on, federal … [Read more...] about Editorial: Congress’ failure to fund SNAP benefits is indefensible

Commentary: Open enrollment is health care’s most expensive lie

Guest Commentary

October 29, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Neal K. Shah I’m old enough to remember when there was no annual open enrollment. You got health insurance … [Read more...] about Commentary: Open enrollment is health care’s most expensive lie

Our obsession with protein is getting out of hand

Guest Commentary

October 29, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Armin Alaedini and Jimin Yang Starbucks has declared itself “all in on protein.” Beginning this month, … [Read more...] about Our obsession with protein is getting out of hand

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