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LTTE: Why are Lynn roads so poorly plowed?

To the editor

March 4, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: I don’t understand why the Lynn roads are so poorly plowed. Everyone is warned to move cars … [Read more...] about LTTE: Why are Lynn roads so poorly plowed?

Commentary: Trump’s retirement proposal already failed — under Obama

Guest Commentary

March 3, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Kathryn Anne Edwards In his State of the Union address, the president announced a new type of government … [Read more...] about Commentary: Trump’s retirement proposal already failed — under Obama

Commentary: Killing an enemy leader often escalates conflict and chaos

Guest Commentary

March 3, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Robert A. Pape The U.S. and Israel gambled on “decapitation” in Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali … [Read more...] about Commentary: Killing an enemy leader often escalates conflict and chaos

Jon Hochschartner: Nationalize Amazon

Guest Commentary

March 2, 2026 by Guest Commentary

There are many lessons we could take from the last decade of American politics, in which our country has … [Read more...] about Jon Hochschartner: Nationalize Amazon

Swampscott Conservancy: It’s spring, let’s party!

Swampscott Conservancy

March 2, 2026 by Swampscott Conservancy

Nature in the Neighborhood Yes, I know, there’s still snow on the ground but Spring is rounding the bend … [Read more...] about Swampscott Conservancy: It’s spring, let’s party!

Jim Walsh: Does a stopped clock echo?

Jim Walsh

March 2, 2026 by Jim Walsh

As I write this, on Sunday, March 1, I find myself thinking about that stopped clock being right twice a day … [Read more...] about Jim Walsh: Does a stopped clock echo?

Commentary: Corporate America’s new slogan: Make more, pay less

Guest Commentary

February 26, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Kathryn Anne Edwards America is now living in what might be called the Age of the Corporation. Corporate … [Read more...] about Commentary: Corporate America’s new slogan: Make more, pay less

Commentary: The inconvenient truth about Donald Trump and the truth

Guest Commentary

February 26, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Nathan L. Gonzales Why does President Donald Trump get a pass on telling the truth? As a political analyst … [Read more...] about Commentary: The inconvenient truth about Donald Trump and the truth

Peter J. Eliopoulos: From Imvros to Selma, consecrated in Lynn

Peter J. Eliopoulos

February 26, 2026 by Peter J. Eliopoulos

Leadership rarely begins on a national stage. More often, it begins in places like Lynn.  In May 1978, I … [Read more...] about Peter J. Eliopoulos: From Imvros to Selma, consecrated in Lynn

Commentary: RFK Jr.’s focus on viral nonsense is putting children’s lives at risk

Guest Commentary

February 25, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Robert B. Shpiner This month, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — the individual … [Read more...] about Commentary: RFK Jr.’s focus on viral nonsense is putting children’s lives at risk

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Commentary: How Trump could earn farmers’ support

Guest Commentary

February 25, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Ryan Dennis Every morning over buckwheat pancakes and sausage, my father and grandfather would decide which … [Read more...] about Commentary: How Trump could earn farmers’ support

David J. Solimine, Sr.: The American Red Cross and I want your Blood!!

David J. Solimine, Sr.

February 25, 2026 by David J. Solimine, Sr.

I remember the first pint of blood I ever donated was in the basement of the old Lynn Hospital on Boston … [Read more...] about David J. Solimine, Sr.: The American Red Cross and I want your Blood!!

Editorial: Former Prince Andrew was arrested. Where’s justice for Epstein victims in U.S.?

Guest Editorial

February 24, 2026 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by The Miami Herald Editorial Board In the United Kingdom, former Prince Andrew was … [Read more...] about Editorial: Former Prince Andrew was arrested. Where’s justice for Epstein victims in U.S.?

Commentary: The Supreme Court’s tariffs decision sends a clear message to Trump

Guest Commentary

February 24, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Erwin Chemerinsky The Supreme Court’s decision invalidating President Donald Trump’s tariffs sends a clear … [Read more...] about Commentary: The Supreme Court’s tariffs decision sends a clear message to Trump

LTTE: Save our bees: Close the neonic loophole

To The Editor

February 24, 2026 by To The Editor

To the Editor, Bees are in dire need of your help — today, one in four bumblebee species is at risk of … [Read more...] about LTTE: Save our bees: Close the neonic loophole

Commentary: We need another crystalline moment of human decency like the takedown of Joseph McCarthy

For the Item

February 23, 2026 by For the Item

Can nothing stop President Donald Trump? Despite widespread opposition, Trump continues his blustering, … [Read more...] about Commentary: We need another crystalline moment of human decency like the takedown of Joseph McCarthy

Commentary: Our way of dying is evolving

For the Item

February 23, 2026 by For the Item

Illinois recently joined 11 other states in enacting a law that allows physician-assisted suicide. I propose … [Read more...] about Commentary: Our way of dying is evolving

Elizabeth Della Piana: At the root of the Olympics

Elizabeth Della Piana

February 22, 2026 by Elizabeth Della Piana

Every two years, something magical happens in the United States. We put down our usual differences — … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Della Piana: At the root of the Olympics

Brakeyshia Samms: Property tax reforms can bring racial justice

Guest Commentary

February 20, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Brakeyshia Samms Every February, Black History Month provides an opportunity for us to remember the past and … [Read more...] about Brakeyshia Samms: Property tax reforms can bring racial justice

Reggie Williams and David M. Shribman: A shared history of struggle

David M. Shribman

February 20, 2026 by David M. Shribman

Reggie Williams and David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE When Black leaders proceeded from Selma to … [Read more...] about Reggie Williams and David M. Shribman: A shared history of struggle

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