To the editor: Reports of a Special Town Meeting and a new message packaging up the MBTA Communities Act as a kinder and gentler version of itself have been published and promoted. One message conveyed by proponents of this measure is that the No on 3A vote was a result of misinformation and voters acting emotionally because they either don’t understand the law or are acting … [Read more...] about LTE: The No on 3A vote was not the result of misinformation
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LTE: We should support Rep. Armini and legislation to modernize firearms laws
To the editor: I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for state Rep. Jennifer Armini’s endorsement of HD4607, An act modernizing firearms laws. This bill represents a much-needed step toward ensuring the safety and security of our community while respecting the rights of responsible gun owners. HD4607 addresses the modern challenges we face in regulating … [Read more...] about LTE: We should support Rep. Armini and legislation to modernize firearms laws
Will federal negotiations with a Texas school district turn the tide for DEI?
Stephanie Drenka Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education notified the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund that it had contacted a school district in Southlake, Texas, to begin negotiating a resolution agreement in civil-rights complaints from four former students. The complainants reported that, during their time as students, they had been subjected to … [Read more...] about Will federal negotiations with a Texas school district turn the tide for DEI?
Put women in the rooms where it happens
Brooke D. Anderson Before I became the president of Pivotal Ventures, I spent most of my career in national security. In my roles at the United Nations, the White House, and the State Department, I had the chance to work on big, audacious challenges with teams I deeply respected and admired. But as much as I valued my colleagues, I was also conscious of who was missing from … [Read more...] about Put women in the rooms where it happens
LTE: Short-term rentals are ruining Marblehead
To the editor: Can't find an affordable apartment? Tired of realtors and investors buying up homes in town that they have zero intention of living in and converting them to Airbnbs/VRBOs? The overwhelming number of Airbnbs in Marblehead boasting on their site our close proximity to Salem are making it impossible to provide enough housing for permanent area … [Read more...] about LTE: Short-term rentals are ruining Marblehead