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Commentary: Facing the past and confronting generations of racism in Alabama

Guest Commentary

November 20, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Beau Breslin I come from a long line of racists. Tracing my ancestry back to the early 19th century, I … [Read more...] about Commentary: Facing the past and confronting generations of racism in Alabama

Commentary: 50-year mortgages won’t fix the affordability crisis

Guest Commentary

November 20, 2025 by Guest Commentary

E.J. Antoni Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, recently floated the idea of offering … [Read more...] about Commentary: 50-year mortgages won’t fix the affordability crisis

LTTE: My e-bike safety concerns

To the editor

November 19, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: I'm in agreement with the City of Peabody with the need to do something about e-bikes, etc. … [Read more...] about LTTE: My e-bike safety concerns

Editorial: For too many American kids, math isn’t adding up

Guest Editorial

November 19, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board Math scores in the U.S. have been so bad for so long … [Read more...] about Editorial: For too many American kids, math isn’t adding up

Commentary: Trump cut Nigeria’s aid back in March. Now he wonders why it’s so violent

Guest Commentary

November 19, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Daniel Morris On Truth Social earlier this month, President Donald Trump ordered Defense Secretary Pete … [Read more...] about Commentary: Trump cut Nigeria’s aid back in March. Now he wonders why it’s so violent

Lurey: Peabody election night faux pas

Amanda Lurey

November 19, 2025 by Amanda Lurey

Over the last month or so, I have been told time and time again of the pre-pandemic days in Peabody when City … [Read more...] about Lurey: Peabody election night faux pas

Editorial: Democrats, keep affordability focus as Americans’ costs rise under Trump

Guest Editorial

November 18, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by The Seattle Times Editorial Board The longest government shutdown in history is over … [Read more...] about Editorial: Democrats, keep affordability focus as Americans’ costs rise under Trump

Commentary: Don’t be a working class hero — Just imagine!

Guest Commentary

November 18, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Ahmed Bouzid Everyone knows John Lennon’s “Imagine.” It floats through Times Square on New Year’s Eve, plays … [Read more...] about Commentary: Don’t be a working class hero — Just imagine!

Commentary: The right laughs off its own offenders and takes umbrage at the left’s

Guest Commentary

November 18, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Marcus Bell The phrase “kids will be kids” has long been used to excuse bad behavior. It grew out of a … [Read more...] about Commentary: The right laughs off its own offenders and takes umbrage at the left’s

Editorial: Epstein debacle keeps getting worse for Trump. The only solution is transparency.

Guest Editorial

November 17, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by The Miami Herald Editorial Board The drumbeat to release the Epstein files just got a … [Read more...] about Editorial: Epstein debacle keeps getting worse for Trump. The only solution is transparency.

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LTTE: Remember forgotten soldiers

To the editor

November 17, 2025 by To the editor

Continuing November’s recognition of both Veterans Day and World Kindness Day, we are asking for your help in … [Read more...] about LTTE: Remember forgotten soldiers

Walsh: An Accidental Victory? A Solid Split? Unity Divided?

Jim Walsh

November 17, 2025 by Jim Walsh

With the recent reopening of the federal government, a record was set. It was the longest shutdown in American … [Read more...] about Walsh: An Accidental Victory? A Solid Split? Unity Divided?

Editorial: Ending the filibuster would still be a very bad idea

Guest Editorial

November 14, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board As the latest and longest government shutdown enters … [Read more...] about Editorial: Ending the filibuster would still be a very bad idea

LTE: Lynn resident addresses MBTA fare policies

To The Editor

November 14, 2025 by To The Editor

To the editor: One thing that hasn’t made sense to me since I moved to Lynn is why if I take the bus to the … [Read more...] about LTE: Lynn resident addresses MBTA fare policies

Shribman: Building on the declaration

David M. Shribman

November 14, 2025 by David M. Shribman

David M. Shribman WASHINGTON — In the next several days, Simon & Schuster will bring forth a little book, … [Read more...] about Shribman: Building on the declaration

Commentary: The death of a mayor brings Mexico’s cartel violence to the fore

Guest Commentary

November 13, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Daniel DePetris If there is one thing you can say about Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, it’s that she’s … [Read more...] about Commentary: The death of a mayor brings Mexico’s cartel violence to the fore

Commentary: You can’t save the American Dream by freezing it in time

Guest Commentary

November 13, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Kevin Frazier “They gave your job to AI. They picked profit over people. That’s not going to happen when I’m … [Read more...] about Commentary: You can’t save the American Dream by freezing it in time

Editorial: Arctic Frost is the biggest scandal you’ve never heard of

Guest Editorial

November 12, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial Board There’s significant evidence that the Biden … [Read more...] about Editorial: Arctic Frost is the biggest scandal you’ve never heard of

Commentary: Gen Z can’t save the planet while doomscrolling it dry

Guest Commentary

November 12, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Sara Yassi Gen Z calls itself the climate generation. We post infographics, hop on Lime bikes instead of … [Read more...] about Commentary: Gen Z can’t save the planet while doomscrolling it dry

Garrity: Navigating transgender issues

Guest Commentary

November 12, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Msgr. Paul V. Garrity My barber told me that he thought that Pope Leo had recently reaffirmed the Church’s … [Read more...] about Garrity: Navigating transgender issues

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