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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

LTTE: My thoughts on voter suppression laws

To The Editor

October 29, 2025 by To The Editor

To the editor: You article on the voter ID laws currently pushed by Republicans (Wed. Oct. 9) deserves front … [Read more...] about LTTE: My thoughts on voter suppression laws

Commentary: The real cost of America’s reliance on trade with China

Guest Commentary

October 28, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Christian B. Teeter For more than two decades, the U.S.-China trading relationship has been at the center of … [Read more...] about Commentary: The real cost of America’s reliance on trade with China

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Commentary: Left and right have united in favor of puerile, violent rhetoric

Guest Commentary

October 28, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Matt K. Lewis In recent weeks, American politics have stopped resembling a democracy and started looking more … [Read more...] about Commentary: Left and right have united in favor of puerile, violent rhetoric

Commentary: Paid family leave can be a lifeline

Guest Commentary

October 27, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Whitney Wells A week before I gave birth last February, the research team I work with published a study in a … [Read more...] about Commentary: Paid family leave can be a lifeline

LTTE: I endorse Jaclyn Corriveau for Peabody City Councilor-at-Large

To the editor

October 27, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: On Nov. 4, Peabody voters will have the opportunity to choose up to five candidates for City … [Read more...] about LTTE: I endorse Jaclyn Corriveau for Peabody City Councilor-at-Large

Shribman: Baseball in the time of Trump

David M. Shribman

October 24, 2025 by David M. Shribman

David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE MONTREAL — Don’t think of them as Toronto’s team. Think of them … [Read more...] about Shribman: Baseball in the time of Trump

LTTE: Consider Stacey Herman-Dorant for Saugus Selectman

To The Editor

October 24, 2025 by To The Editor

To the editor: Dear Saugus Voters, This election season, you have many fine candidates to choose from … [Read more...] about LTTE: Consider Stacey Herman-Dorant for Saugus Selectman

LTTE: Debra Panetta does what’s right for the town

To the editor

October 24, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: Dear Saugus Residents, I have known Debra Panetta for almost 30 years. During that time, … [Read more...] about LTTE: Debra Panetta does what’s right for the town

LTTE: Support for Nicole McClain

To The Editor

October 24, 2025 by To The Editor

To the editor and citizens of Lynn: It is my pleasure to write this letter endorsing Nicole McClain for … [Read more...] about LTTE: Support for Nicole McClain

Editorial: Trump pressure helps kill U.N. shipping tax — for now

Guest Editorial

October 23, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial Board The United States earned its independence by … [Read more...] about Editorial: Trump pressure helps kill U.N. shipping tax — for now

Commentary: Justice rekindled — From California’s 2017 infernos to the Palisades fire, accountability is the real resilience

Guest Commentary

October 23, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Bridget E. Bean When I landed in Northern California in October 2017 as a senior FEMA official, the sky was … [Read more...] about Commentary: Justice rekindled — From California’s 2017 infernos to the Palisades fire, accountability is the real resilience

Commentary: Why so many of us would choose the bear

Guest Commentary

October 23, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Sylvia Ghazarian October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and many of you may remember this online … [Read more...] about Commentary: Why so many of us would choose the bear

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