We wish to state upfront that we are not golf fans. But every now and then, there are moments in the realm of sports that transcend what is achieved on the playing field, ice, links, or court. For example, the…
Category: Editorials
Guest Op-ed: France’s Faith, France’s Loss
By Dr. Paul Kengor Editor’s note: This article first appeared at The American Spectator. The image of the Cathedral of Notre Dame engulfed in flames will remain seared in memories. I was made aware of it when a student burst…
College Debt Is a National Crisis and Disgrace
One of the clearest indications of the growing income and wealth inequality in our nation is the level of college debt that is being incurred by the vast majority of the current generation of college students and recent graduates. According…
Op-ed It’s a Guarantee: High-Quality Pre-K for All
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh On April 2nd, we made a promise: in five years, Boston will achieve high-quality Universal Pre-Kindergarten for every four-year-old in the city. In the last five years, we’ve added 750 pre-K seats that are high-quality,…
Bring on the Spring
Yes, we know that the calendar told us that spring officially began with the vernal equinox on March 20. And yes, the crocuses have been in full bloom, bringing a welcome burst of color to the otherwise-dreary New England landscape…
Op-ed Councilor Edwards Reacts to Last Week’s ZBA Pot Shop Debacle
A few weeks before the Boston Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted on whether or not to grant Conditional Use Permits to two adult- use marijuana dispensary applicants in East Boston Mayor Martin Walsh wrote a Letter to the Editor…
Guest Op-ed Celebrating One Boston Day
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Every year on the third Monday in April, tens of thousands of athletes gather in Hopkinton, and begin the 26.2-mile journey to Boylston Street in Boston. All along the Marathon route, spectators cheer on their…
Letters to the Editor
Agrees with Editorial on Climate Change Dear Editor, Thank you for your timely editorial (“Another Side of Climate Change”) pointing out the rapidly advancing effects of climate change across the nation. Gov. Baker and our Legislature have taken a moderate,…
Guest Op-ed Local Aid for Climate Change
By Jack Clarke There are three proposals before Beacon Hill lawmakers that could help pay for how we cope with the impacts of climate change – all should be considered. Climate change is the existential threat of our lifetime. It…
Guest Op-ed Beware of Scams Coming over the Telephone
By Glenn Mollette In January a Denver couple received a scam phone call from a man who told them he had kidnapped their daughter. The man was very convincing that their daughter was in his possession. In the background they…