To the editor: I am extremely concerned regarding the raise in Marblehead Public Schools user fees for families. It becomes blatantly obvious that children from a higher income bracket household will play the sports of their choice. While too many others, potentially an asset to any team, potentially turned from making poor choices, potentially filling a long desired … [Read more...] about LTE: MPS user fees lay a burden on families
Opinion
LTE: On the Supreme Court
To the editor: I refer to the commentary “Unhappy with the Supreme Court ?…” by Jackie Calmes. Congratulations to Ms. Calmes for raising such a critical yet least discussed topic, the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is supposed to be apolitical and unbiased. Looking at its current history and how it was composed, I would have to be smoking something to really believe that. … [Read more...] about LTE: On the Supreme Court
LTE: Fixing Board of Health meetings
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Not even Antarctica could stop COVID. It’s a crucial lesson
F.D. Flam COVID-19 wasn’t supposed to get to Antarctica. If any place had a hope of keeping the virus out, it would be a continent with no permanent residents and an annual visiting population of only 5,000. And every control measure was in place — testing, a strict quarantine of everyone visiting, as well as lots of deep sanitation, masks and social distancing. And yet … [Read more...] about Not even Antarctica could stop COVID. It’s a crucial lesson
Unhappy with the Supreme Court? Your vote for president could make it worse
Jackie Calmes By now it shouldn't need to be said: When Americans vote for a president, the federal courts are on the ballot as well. Yet too few voters, especially among those in the decisive middle, make their choice with that in mind. Think about it: The issues that voters do care most about in this election year — immigration, reproductive rights, the economy and … [Read more...] about Unhappy with the Supreme Court? Your vote for president could make it worse