What’s been written and said about free speech and social media lately could fill a server farm. Unfortunately, much of the discussion and many disagreements so far are based on fundamental gaps in understanding. Kingpins of “social…
Category: Opinion
A Memorial Day truism: Freedom isn’t free
For the first time in 20 years — that’s an entire generation — America’s military men and women are not fighting a war on foreign soil. The withdrawal of our remaining troops from Afghanistan last August brought to an end…
Op-Ed: Why did Memorial Day change?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Decoration Day was observed on May 30th from 1868 to 1970 to decorate the graves and honor those dying in military service for our country. In 1971 Congress officially made the last Monday in May…
Guest Op-Ed: I am angry but determined to protect Roe
By Elizabeth Warren Roe v. Wade has protected the right to a safe and legal abortion for nearly half a century. Over and over again, conservative Supreme Court nominees proclaimed Roe “settled law,” signaling to the American people that, on…
An ill wind…..
The unrelenting easterly seabreeze that has been blowing at 20-30 miles per hour 24/7 for the past five days has reminded us that “spring” is an ephemeral term for those of us who live along the Massachusetts coastline. The temperature…
JP Observer: Urban Forest Plan crucial for Boston’s trees
Everyone who understands the importance of preserving and enhancing the number and well-being of all trees in Boston can be especially happy today, Earth Day, April 22. This year’s Earth Day theme is, appropriately, “Invest in Our Planet.” …
Earth Day report, 2022:The planet is doomed
We were around for the first Earth Day in 1970. We clearly recall the incident a year earlier that spurred Congress and President Richard Nixon to create the Environmental Protection Agency when the Cuyahoga River, which feeds into…
Guest Op-Ed: Living life lighter
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Carrying baggage is exhausting. When traveling we often pack more than we need. When making a trip it’s always easier to travel light. Life is a trip. The longer we live the more we…
We’re all back in the USSR, indefinitely
Ever since the 1950s, we Americans have prided ourselves on the success of our capitalist system, which has provided material wealth for generations. Back in the days of the Cold War (from the end of WWII until the fall of…
Letter to the Editor 4-8-2022
Regarding the BLC Demo delayDear Editor,On March 12 the Gazette covered the Landmarks Commission’s Hearing on a developer proposed demolition of a 130 year old house (BLC imposes 90-day demo delay on home at 44 Robeson St.). As close neighbors…