To the editor: Your vote is your voice. There was an era in this nation’s history when it was legal for one human to enslave another. There was an era in this nation’s history when women had no independent existence from their fathers or husbands, who claimed dominion over all their possessions, the fruits of their labor, and even their children. There was an era in … [Read more...] about LTE: The importance of defending democracy
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LTE: A solution to the devastation wrought by utility companies on our streets
To the editor: Long ago, cows, farmers' carts, and horses and buggies made our first paths and roads. Farms gave way to homes built on these roads. Soon, these homes welcomed water, sewer, natural gas, etc. and utility lines under their roads to deliver these useful and necessary services. Roads were paved over and I like to imagine that for one magical moment, all of our … [Read more...] about LTE: A solution to the devastation wrought by utility companies on our streets
Nature in the Neighborhood: Having a whale of a time this year
The Swampscott Conservancy Whales have been a big thing in the culture, tradition, and imagination of humans for a long time. Some civilizations believe whales to be divine spirits bringing peace, luck, and harmony, while others consider them demons that can destroy ships (think Melville’s “Moby Dick”) or swallow humans whole (recall Jonah’s Leviathan). In an odd … [Read more...] about Nature in the Neighborhood: Having a whale of a time this year
A call for accountability and justice in Japan-Korea relations
Sinu Je How do we reconcile a nation's victimhood with its history of aggression? As we remember the devastating impact of events like the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a crucial question arises: What about the injustices Japan inflicted during its colonial occupation of Korea (and other Asian countries)? While Japan's suffering during World War II is … [Read more...] about A call for accountability and justice in Japan-Korea relations
LTE: Project 2025 and climate change
To the editor: Currently, the world, not just the U.S.A., is experiencing horrendous, destructive, catastrophic weather conditions. Many of us know what has happened or is happening in Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Arizona, California, Nevada, etc. Floods, extreme heat domes, tornadoes, mammoth forest fires, landslides, severe droughts – all becoming more severe and frequent. … [Read more...] about LTE: Project 2025 and climate change