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Fools Gold

Sophia Harris

March 31, 2026 by Sophia Harris

While April showers bring May flowers, they also bring fools. A day where, for once, foolishness isn’t just … [Read more...] about Fools Gold

Editorial: The Pentagon needs to give better answers on its ‘Golden Dome’

Guest Editorial

March 31, 2026 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board Frustrated legislators tucked an unusual provision … [Read more...] about Editorial: The Pentagon needs to give better answers on its ‘Golden Dome’

Swampscott Conservancy: Biodiversity in our neighborhood

Swampscott Conservancy

March 31, 2026 by Swampscott Conservancy

Nature in the Neighborhood The first image that may come to mind when someone mentions biodiversity is a … [Read more...] about Swampscott Conservancy: Biodiversity in our neighborhood

Commentary: The World Cup needs an ICE truce

Guest Commentary

March 30, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Minky Worden With the world’s largest sporting event, the World Cup, slated to begin in June, the United … [Read more...] about Commentary: The World Cup needs an ICE truce

LTTE: Staffing saves lives — and it’s a smart investment

To the editor

March 30, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: Last week, our department responded to a two-alarm house fire that put both our training and … [Read more...] about LTTE: Staffing saves lives — and it’s a smart investment

LTTE: Hallelujah!

To the editor

March 30, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: Of course I know that Martha Cesarz is running unopposed for Swampscott School Committee, … [Read more...] about LTTE: Hallelujah!

LTTE: School Finance Subcommittee — A step in the right direction

To the editor

March 30, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: Last night I had the pleasure of attending the School Department Finance Subcommittee … [Read more...] about LTTE: School Finance Subcommittee — A step in the right direction

Commentary: Kamala Harris is polling well, which signifies nothing

Guest Commentary

March 27, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Garry South When I read all the hype being heaped on Kamala Harris’ lead in early polls for the 2028 … [Read more...] about Commentary: Kamala Harris is polling well, which signifies nothing

Shribman: Our country’s present obscures its future

David M. Shribman

March 27, 2026 by David M. Shribman

David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE The future is another country, glimpsed only faintly in the distance, … [Read more...] about Shribman: Our country’s present obscures its future

LTTE: Help families afford rent

To the editor

March 26, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: Housing affordability and homelessness are urgent crises facing our nation. Working families … [Read more...] about LTTE: Help families afford rent

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LTTE: In Saugus politics even getting a dog may not be a friend

To the editor

March 26, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: They say in Washington, if you want a friend, get a dog. In the shark-infested waters of … [Read more...] about LTTE: In Saugus politics even getting a dog may not be a friend

LTTE: Correcting the record on Cliftondale rezoning: Talent wins games, teamwork wins championships

To the editor

March 26, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: Recent public statements by former Selectwoman Riley and others have suggested there is a … [Read more...] about LTTE: Correcting the record on Cliftondale rezoning: Talent wins games, teamwork wins championships

Commentary: American Muslims’ unique role against anti-U.S. sentiment and Islamophobia

Guest Commentary

March 26, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Salam Al-Marayati It is not easy to be an American Muslim today. At a time when the United States is engaged … [Read more...] about Commentary: American Muslims’ unique role against anti-U.S. sentiment and Islamophobia

Hersh Goldman: Passover holiday and being nice to the outsider

Hersh Goldman

March 25, 2026 by Hersh Goldman

The Passover holiday begins the night of April 1. Historically, on the first day of Passover, the Jews began … [Read more...] about Hersh Goldman: Passover holiday and being nice to the outsider

Commentary: The Gulf states are between Iran and a hard place

Guest Commentary

March 25, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Daniel DePetris On Saturday, President Donald Trump tossed a big, loud threat Iran’s way: If Iran doesn’t … [Read more...] about Commentary: The Gulf states are between Iran and a hard place

Jim Walsh: No Kings Beach

Jim Walsh

March 25, 2026 by Jim Walsh

I’ve travelled along the coast on Lynn Shore Drive for more than fifty years. I’ve seen those coastal waters, … [Read more...] about Jim Walsh: No Kings Beach

Peter Smith and Elizabeth Holtzman: President Trump and his allies are trying to make it harder to vote

Guest Commentary

March 24, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Peter Smith and Elizabeth Holtzman President Donald Trump and his administration have been working diligently … [Read more...] about Peter Smith and Elizabeth Holtzman: President Trump and his allies are trying to make it harder to vote

Matt K. Lewis: A Democratic takeover of the Senate is now imaginable

Guest Commentary

March 24, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Matt K. Lewis I’ve seen enough. It’s time to revise our expectations about the midterms. For more than a … [Read more...] about Matt K. Lewis: A Democratic takeover of the Senate is now imaginable

Editorial: Kent’s grandstanding claims don’t withstand scrutiny

Guest Editorial

March 23, 2026 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial Board Subordinates with different opinions about … [Read more...] about Editorial: Kent’s grandstanding claims don’t withstand scrutiny

Matt Garcia: The time for Cesar Chavez to fall

Guest Commentary

March 23, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Matt Garcia Those who quote Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” often mistake “Et tu, Brute?” as the dictator’s … [Read more...] about Matt Garcia: The time for Cesar Chavez to fall

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