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…
Category: Opinion
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…
JP Observer: Ending homelessness here benefits from strong social services
Part 2 of a 2-part Series Boston fights homelessness by providing housing first, plus an array of support services for the people in need of housing. The City of Boston—through the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) Homeless Services Bureau (HSB),…
Guest Op-Ed: Utility bills, gasoline prices and Ukraine
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Most of us simply want peace in our lives, nation and world. We enjoy resting in a warm or cool house, with something to eat, free from worry and stress. Peace is not always easy. This…
Spring is in the air for all the senses
This past Sunday marked the vernal equinox, also known as the beginning of astrological spring. It’s one of the two days of the year — the other being the fall equinox — when day and night are roughly equal in…