The days are becoming noticeably shorter and the sun is not as intense as it was just a few weeks ago. Combined with the cooler temperatures that arrived this week, the inevitability of the end of summer cannot be denied.…
Month: August 2023
Sinead O’Connor Was a Profile in Courage
When the late Sinead O’Connor tore up a picture of the Pope on Saturday Night Live after her acapella performance of Bob Marley’s “War” in 1992, the full extent of the Catholic Church’s complicity in facilitating widespread child-molestation was not…
Why DeSantis Doesn’t Have a Prayer Against Trump
For anyone who has even a passing interest in presidential politics right now, initially it may seem perplexing that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is getting clobbered in the polls by former President Donald Trump. While it may be true that…
Guest Op-Ed: Charlestown’s Future Is Bright
By Arthur Jemison Charlestown is Boston’s oldest neighborhood. From its role in the revolutionary war, to its longstanding commitment to being home to people of a wide range of incomes, Charlestown has a rich history. Any visitor would be struck…
Guest Op-Ed: Seek Medical Truth, Enjoy Your Life
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Does your doctor make you feel good? Does he or she tell you what you want to hear just to make you happy? If so, you probably should look for another doctor. No one enjoys leaving…