James Piazza The violence at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday underscores how … [Read more...] about Commentary: What’s driving political violence, and what will quell it
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Commentary: Demolition derby: The problem with the Kentucky Derby is Churchill Downs
Guest CommentaryKathy Guillermo The only bet I would make during Kentucky Derby week is one I’d hope to lose. I’d wager a … [Read more...] about Commentary: Demolition derby: The problem with the Kentucky Derby is Churchill Downs
LTTE: Article 34: Opening the door to informed decisions in Saugus
For the ItemTo the editor: Recent letters regarding Article 34 and the proposed Host Community Agreement (HCA) with WIN … [Read more...] about LTTE: Article 34: Opening the door to informed decisions in Saugus
LTTE: Union backs override to prevent cuts
To the editorTo the editor: I write to you today on behalf of the Marblehead Municipal Employees Union with urgency and … [Read more...] about LTTE: Union backs override to prevent cuts
LTTE: Opposition to Article 34 and landfill expansion urged
To the editorTo the editor: A number of letters to the editor have been written in The Daily Item regarding Article 34, … [Read more...] about LTTE: Opposition to Article 34 and landfill expansion urged
LTTE: State spending priorities questioned amid rate hike concerns
To the editorTo the editor: In the article on April 26, “Water/Sewer rates could increase 300-400%,” Ward 5 Councilor … [Read more...] about LTTE: State spending priorities questioned amid rate hike concerns
Commentary: A sex test for Olympic contenders harms all women
Guest CommentaryChris Mosier and Erika Lorshbough The International Olympic Committee claims that requiring sex testing for … [Read more...] about Commentary: A sex test for Olympic contenders harms all women
Commentary: War, morality, and the questions we keep confusing
Guest CommentaryJoe Palaggi When Pope Leo XIV speaks about war, his message is clear: Violence degrades human dignity, and … [Read more...] about Commentary: War, morality, and the questions we keep confusing
Commentary: The Founders built safeguards. Our politics rendered them useless.
Guest CommentaryLynn Schmidt The men who gathered in Philadelphia in 1787 were students of history, and it taught them a … [Read more...] about Commentary: The Founders built safeguards. Our politics rendered them useless.
Commentary: Carlson’s cautious apology does little to repair Trumpism’s damage
Guest CommentaryMatt K. Lewis When you break a promise as clear as “No new wars,” you shouldn’t be surprised when even your … [Read more...] about Commentary: Carlson’s cautious apology does little to repair Trumpism’s damage
LTTE: Article 34 signals support for landfill expansion
To the editorTo the editor, On Monday, May 11, Saugus Town Meeting will vote on Article 34, a resolution tied to a Host … [Read more...] about LTTE: Article 34 signals support for landfill expansion
Sophia Harris: What’s love got to do with it?
Sophia HarrisIn spite of what you might think, especially given my previous columns (where have all the good men gone, … [Read more...] about Sophia Harris: What’s love got to do with it?
Shribman: And, we’re off
David M. ShribmanDavid M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE In other news ... With great issues of war and peace swirling across … [Read more...] about Shribman: And, we’re off
LTTE: Article 34: Clean air is a human right
To the editorTo the editor: I'm writing to express my concern over Article 34, which Saugus will vote on at the May 4 … [Read more...] about LTTE: Article 34: Clean air is a human right
LTTE: Congress must protect global vaccine funding
To the editorTo the editor: This week, April 24 to 30, the world observes World Immunization Week with the theme "For … [Read more...] about LTTE: Congress must protect global vaccine funding
Editorial: Wellness grants and block party $$ show Boston needs an audit
Guest EditorialEditorial written by Boston Herald Editorial Board The Boston City Council should rethink its “nothing to see … [Read more...] about Editorial: Wellness grants and block party $$ show Boston needs an audit
Commentary: America is already diminished by this war
Guest CommentaryJon Duffy History will not judge President Donald Trump’s decision to start this war by what it did to Iran. … [Read more...] about Commentary: America is already diminished by this war
LTTE: Article 34: A risky precedent for protected lands
To the editorTo the editor: On Monday, May 4, Saugus Town Meeting will take up Article 34, a measure tied to a proposed … [Read more...] about LTTE: Article 34: A risky precedent for protected lands
LTTE: A 100-foot wall of ash is a regional problem, not just a Saugus one.
To the editorTo the editor: As a resident of Lynn and a frequent visitor to the Rumney Marsh, I am writing to express my … [Read more...] about LTTE: A 100-foot wall of ash is a regional problem, not just a Saugus one.
Commentary: Trump’s empty bluster worked until he took on the Pope and Iran
Guest CommentaryMatt K. Lewis Until recently, President Donald Trump always found a way to fail forward, through a … [Read more...] about Commentary: Trump’s empty bluster worked until he took on the Pope and Iran









