Supports Bok Dear Editor, I am reaching out to you today regarding the District 8 City Council election, which is fast approaching. As you know, I was a candidate during this election season and had the opportunity to engage with…
Category: Editorials
Guest Op-Ed: An Olympian’s Guide to the Boardroom
By Michael G. Wilson I’ve hit rock bottom more times than I can count. As a gymnast, I overcame injuries that would have ended many other athletes’ careers — only to watch my Olympic dreams slip out of reach. As…
Baker’s Plan Will Improve Health Care For All
Ever since 2006, when then-Gov. Mitt Romney worked together with the state legislature to craft a landmark health care bill that served as a model for Obamacare a few years later, Massachusetts — which boasts the highest rate of insured citizens…
Letter to the Editor
Vote Kenzie Bok for District 8 City Council! Dear Editor, The first time we met Kenzie Bok we were each struck by her energy, passion for community involvement, and policy experience. As a lifelong Bostonian, she loves the city as…
The Meatless Revolution Is Here
By now we’ve all seen the ads from Burger King for the plant-based burgers that the fast-food chain is offering to its customers. For anyone who has not tried these “burgers,” we can assure you that you’re in for a…
Letter to the Editor
I Support Jennifer Nassour Dear Editor: As a lifelong Democrat, I was prepared to oppose Jennifer Nassour’s positions when I have encountered her on public TV and radio in the past few years. I was, however, quickly intrigued by the measured, reasonable,…
Guest Op-Ed: Boston’s next Steps to Address the Opioid Crisis
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh In big cities and small towns across the United States, the opioid epidemic is tearing families apart. It is inflicting incredible pain, and it will have implications for years to come. In Boston, we’ve made…
Take a Hike This Holiday Weekend
With all of the turmoil that is occurring both in our country and across the world today, it is no wonder that Americans are feeling more stressed out than at any time in our recent history. Although the economy has…
New Coors Ad Glorifies Problem Drinking
“The official beer of Saturday morning,” is the reprehensible (and that’s the only word that comes to mind) tag line for a new TV ad for Coors Light beer that appeared during the football games this past weekend. The ad…
Let’s Keep in Mind the Facts About Health Care Costs in This Country
The issue of national health care is now front and center in the debate among the presidential candidates of both parties, with each offering their vision of what should be done about this important issue. Some favor a repeal of…