Patricia Lopez Call it political tit-for-tat. Election officials in Ohio and Alabama have warned President … [Read more...] about Ohio and Alabama are playing ballot games with Biden
Opinion
The four-day work week is decades away
Guest CommentaryAllison Schrager Billionaires and Bernie Sanders agree on at least one thing: They see a four-day work week … [Read more...] about The four-day work week is decades away
Trump hoped to sidestep the abortion issue. Arizona’s near-total ban shows why he can’t.
Guest CommentaryMark Z. Barabak Donald Trump hoped to sidestep the abortion debate by suggesting he would turn … [Read more...] about Trump hoped to sidestep the abortion issue. Arizona’s near-total ban shows why he can’t.
Shribman: The bygone humanity of presidents
David M. ShribmanDavid M. Shribman We may not be looking forward to the November election — the polls tell us that — but … [Read more...] about Shribman: The bygone humanity of presidents
Happy Tax Day. Are we getting our money’s worth?
Guest CommentarySteven Hill Here comes Americans’ favorite day – April 15, Tax Day! In the land of “No taxation without … [Read more...] about Happy Tax Day. Are we getting our money’s worth?
RFK Jr.’s candidacy is fueled by his name, not his qualifications
Guest CommentaryCarl P. Leubsdorf At a 1962 Massachusetts Senate debate, challenger Edward McCormack told his rival, the … [Read more...] about RFK Jr.’s candidacy is fueled by his name, not his qualifications
LTE: It is time for us to put an end to abortion
To The EditorTo the editor: I imagine that some of those who see my name below and the topic of abortion will say, … [Read more...] about LTE: It is time for us to put an end to abortion
LTE: Women of Passover
To The EditorTo the editor: This year Passover falls on the night of April 22. The man customarily sits at the head of … [Read more...] about LTE: Women of Passover
LTE: Danielle Leonard deserves our support in the Swampscott Select Board race
To The EditorTo the editor: As a Swampscott resident and a long-time Town Meeting member, I had the occasion to watch … [Read more...] about LTE: Danielle Leonard deserves our support in the Swampscott Select Board race
President Joe Biden is at it again with student loan forgiveness
Guest CommentaryLZ Granderson Last summer, the Supreme Court ruled that he couldn’t use the HEROES Act — passed after 9/11, … [Read more...] about President Joe Biden is at it again with student loan forgiveness
Two aspects of our nation’s original self-contradiction
Guest CommentaryDave Anderson America struggles to this day with the reality that there is a striking contradiction at the … [Read more...] about Two aspects of our nation’s original self-contradiction
Congress needs fixing, but it got some advice from an unexpected source
Guest CommentaryBradford Fitch After watching President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, it would be easy to … [Read more...] about Congress needs fixing, but it got some advice from an unexpected source
Financial literacy is good for Americans, and for the country
Guest CommentarySteven Hill As this year’s presidential election gathers steam, there’s going to be a lot of emphasis on … [Read more...] about Financial literacy is good for Americans, and for the country
LTE: Lynnfield Teachers Association thanks attendees of the Parent/Community Forum
To The EditorTo the editor: The Lynnfield Teachers Association would like to send out a big thank you to all those who … [Read more...] about LTE: Lynnfield Teachers Association thanks attendees of the Parent/Community Forum
Nuclear families aren’t the ‘traditional’ ones. The Bible is full of blended and chosen families.
Guest CommentarySusan Goldberg In this election season, our news feeds will be flooded with stories about the culture wars. … [Read more...] about Nuclear families aren’t the ‘traditional’ ones. The Bible is full of blended and chosen families.
LTE: Presidential candidates are raising ludicrous sums of money
To The EditorTo the editor: The media reported recently that President Joe Biden collected $26 million in one campaign … [Read more...] about LTE: Presidential candidates are raising ludicrous sums of money
Nature in the Neighborhood: Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. plastics
Guest CommentaryThe Swampscott Conservancy “Most of the major environmental challenges we face today result from the … [Read more...] about Nature in the Neighborhood: Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. plastics
LTE: Danielle Leonard will bring transparency to the Swampscott Select Board
To The EditorTo the editor: Beyond a doubt Danielle Leonard is the most qualified candidate running for the open seat on … [Read more...] about LTE: Danielle Leonard will bring transparency to the Swampscott Select Board
Fraudsters have artificial intelligence too
Guest CommentaryLawrence K. Zelvin Soon, personal artificial intelligence agents will streamline and automate processes … [Read more...] about Fraudsters have artificial intelligence too
House Republicans can’t even do the right thing during a disaster
Guest CommentaryPatricia Lopez It’s as if Republican lawmakers can’t help themselves when it comes to anything requiring … [Read more...] about House Republicans can’t even do the right thing during a disaster