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…
Category: Editorials
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…
Guest Op-Ed: Saving for Your Child’s Future Can Be Overwhelming, But Boston Is Here to Help
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh The start of kindergarten marks the beginning of a child’s educational future and here in Boston we believe nothing should hinder a child’s path to success. That’s why, in 2016, and in collaboration with Boston…
Enjoy the Fall Season
Despite the exceptionally wonderful and warm early-fall weather we have been enjoying recently, the calendar does not lie — and the fall season squarely is upon us. For many New Englanders, autumn is our favorite time of year. Even the…
Guest Op-ed: Why We All Need Improved Medicare for All Now
By Maria Termini Plain and simple we need Improved Medicare for All now to make sure everyone has the healthcare they need. Currently many people cannot get the healthcare they need. They can’t afford healthcare and they suffer and die…
Letter To The Editor
A Forgotten People Dear Editor I have written a few times, concerning Senior housing in the City of Boston. Simply because, there isn’t any! Beacon Hill has ignored the folks who have worked all their lives and contributed to the…
Time to End the ‘War on Drugs’
For those of us who have been around for longer than we might care to admit, America has been consumed during our lifetime by the never-ending battle to combat drug abuse. It was in 1971 — almost 50 years ago…
Guest Op-Ed : Not Everyone in Boston Feels Resilient. We’re Working to Change That.
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh There is no question that Boston is a strong city that’s used to banding together. We celebrate championship-winning sports teams, remember our importance in the roots of American history, and cheer on runners along Boylston…
The Real American Carnage
Whenever a mass shooting occurs — which is to say, fairly regularly somewhere in America these days — investigators scour for clues as to the “motive” of the gunman. Often, as was the case in El Paso two weeks ago,…