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Shribman: The many contradictions of Donald Trump

David M. Shribman

October 17, 2025 by David M. Shribman

David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE What to make of Donald Trump now? What to make of a president who … [Read more...] about Shribman: The many contradictions of Donald Trump

Commentary: Pro-Hamas protesters need to find a new chant

Guest Commentary

October 16, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Joe Battenfeld The “free Palestine” movement needs to find a new chant after President Donald Trump brokered … [Read more...] about Commentary: Pro-Hamas protesters need to find a new chant

Commentary: The masking of ICE agents is indefensible

Guest Commentary

October 16, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Amy Dru Stanley and Craig Becker Last month, a federal judge observed that masked figures were creating … [Read more...] about Commentary: The masking of ICE agents is indefensible

LTTE: Flax Pond Association steps up

To The Editor

October 16, 2025 by To The Editor

To the editor: Thirteen years ago, a small group of friends decided to step up to help one of Lynn's great … [Read more...] about LTTE: Flax Pond Association steps up

Commentary: From Nixon to Trump: How scandals reshape power, not justice

Guest Commentary

October 15, 2025 by Guest Commentary

The American political system flatters itself with tales of enduring resilience. We are told that each scandal … [Read more...] about Commentary: From Nixon to Trump: How scandals reshape power, not justice

Cohen is logical choice for interim superintendent

Item Editorial

October 15, 2025 by Item Editorial

When the Lynn School Committee gathers Thursday night for the purpose of selecting an interim superintendent … [Read more...] about Cohen is logical choice for interim superintendent

LTTE: Lynn’s new composting program is a step forward

To The Editor

October 15, 2025 by To The Editor

To the editor: Massachusetts is running out of landfill space. To address this, the Department of … [Read more...] about LTTE: Lynn’s new composting program is a step forward

LTTE: Lynn should hire its next superintendent from within

To the editor

October 14, 2025 by To the editor

To the Lynn School Committee, In May 2018, Patrick Tutwiler was hired as superintendent, and in August … [Read more...] about LTTE: Lynn should hire its next superintendent from within

LTTE: King’s Beach UV report incomplete

To the editor

October 14, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor, While our elected officials pat themselves on the back for the "success" of the summer’s UV … [Read more...] about LTTE: King’s Beach UV report incomplete

LTTE: End the shutdown by fixing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

To the editor

October 14, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor, Once again, Congress has shut down the federal government, disrupting critical services and … [Read more...] about LTTE: End the shutdown by fixing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

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Editorial: Only U.S. pressure can turn Gaza ceasefire into real peace

Guest Editorial

October 14, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board. More than two years after they were seized by Hamas … [Read more...] about Editorial: Only U.S. pressure can turn Gaza ceasefire into real peace

LTTE: ‘Apparent interference from the School Committee has systematically undercut the superintendent’s authority’

To the editor

October 14, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor: The recent departure of two highly qualified superintendents of color from our district is … [Read more...] about LTTE: ‘Apparent interference from the School Committee has systematically undercut the superintendent’s authority’

Commentary: The youth crisis is really about the rise of the NEETs

Guest Commentary

October 10, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Kathryn Anne Edwards The rising unemployment rate among U.S. workers aged 16 to 24 — it hit 10.5% in August, … [Read more...] about Commentary: The youth crisis is really about the rise of the NEETs

Shribman: Fort sumter has much to say about American division

Guest Commentary

October 10, 2025 by Guest Commentary

David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE CHARLESTON, S.C. — On an artificial island 4 miles from downtown … [Read more...] about Shribman: Fort sumter has much to say about American division

Editorial: How to make an American ‘war zone’

Guest Editorial

October 8, 2025 by Guest Editorial

If a U.S. president was just itching to militarize the streets of a politically unfriendly American city like … [Read more...] about Editorial: How to make an American ‘war zone’

Sheriffs across Massachusetts are under the microscope but for all the wrong reasons

Kevin Coppinger

October 8, 2025 by Kevin Coppinger

At the Essex County Sheriff’s Department, we are proud of the vital work we do every day: maintaining a secure … [Read more...] about Sheriffs across Massachusetts are under the microscope but for all the wrong reasons

Nature in the Neighborhood: Rats!

Guest Commentary

October 8, 2025 by Guest Commentary

Scurrying around the blood-soaked dioramas and giant skeletons popping up on suburban lawns this October, you … [Read more...] about Nature in the Neighborhood: Rats!

Editorial: We failed to act on DACA when we had the chance

Guest Editorial

October 7, 2025 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Dallas Morning News Editorial Board The news that immigration officials can resume … [Read more...] about Editorial: We failed to act on DACA when we had the chance

LTTE: Coach Smith, a champion for all Lynn students

To the editor

October 7, 2025 by To the editor

To the editor, “Because Every Kid Matters.” This phrase serves as the slogan for Tristan Smith’s campaign … [Read more...] about LTTE: Coach Smith, a champion for all Lynn students

Walsh: Dissatisfaction in Trump’s presidency

Jim Walsh

October 7, 2025 by Jim Walsh

I was born as the tide turned in World War II. I made my way through childhood as President Eisenhower brought … [Read more...] about Walsh: Dissatisfaction in Trump’s presidency

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