Mr. Mayor, Now is the Time to Develop a New Strategy Dear Editor: Before things get totally out of control, it’s time to adopt a new strategy, maybe a new philosophy. The Boston Common is probably the most important part…
Category: Editorials
Enjoy a Safe Labor Day Weekend
It may be hard to believe, but the summer of 2019 is entering its final week as we approach the traditional Labor Day weekend. “Time and tide wait for no man,” said the poet. The calendar never lies and soon…
School Is Back — Drive Safely
We’re sure we’re no different than all of our fellow commuters in expressing this sentiment: It’s so nice when there are no school buses, crossing guards, and children in the streets during our morning commute. We time the departure from…
Guest Op-Ed : Compassion Is Key to Addressing the Opioid Epidemic
By Jennifer Nassour My brother died of an overdose. When I see men and women struggling with addiction on the streets of Boston, I see my brother, and my heart breaks, again. We all wish for a quick and easy…
What Happened to Our Red Sox, Nation?
After 2018’s record-setting season in which our Red Sox won the most regular-season games (108) in their history and then vanquished the Yankees, Astros, and Dodgers in the post-season by a combined 11-3 en route to winning the World Series,…
Guest Op-Ed : When Drug Prices Mean More Than Sick Patients
By Merrill Matthews The Department of Health and Human Services has a new plan to cut drug spending. But it’s not a change for the better. To lower spending in Medicare Part B — the component of Medicare that covers…
Our Glorious Summer Days
When we think of the “dog days of summer,” what comes to mind are the languid and sultry days of early to mid-August, when the heat and humidity combine to make for a stew that can make even the most…
Guest Op-Ed : Massport Gears up for Five Years of Construction; Local Environmentalist Watchdog Group Not Happy
By John Lynds Imagine your neighbor decides to do some work on their house. They want to build an addition, go up three stories to add more rental units, change their heating system, put in a pool, build a new…
What Is Happening To Our Country?
“I say violence is necessary. Violence is a part of America’s culture. It is as American as cherry pie.” — Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, also known as H. Rap Brown. America has been rooted in violence since our founding. We broke free…
Letter to the Editor
We Need Your Help to Help Others To the Editor, We hope that you are enjoying the summer, the blue sky, the lush, the occasional rain, and that the warm breeze bring you thoughts of giving to those in need,…