The discovery and widespread use of antibiotics in the middle of the last century ranks as one of the greatest achievements of modern science. Until the 20th century, infections that we now consider straightforward to treat – such as pneumonia…
Category: Editorials
Guest Op-Ed : Raising the Minimum Wage Is a Women’s Issue
By Rep. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) We’ve been cheering on the U.S. women’s soccer team — first as they won the World’s Cup and now as they pursue pay equity. For too long, female professional athletes have…
Yes, Drugs Are Bad, But Alcohol Is Still the Worst
We’ve all become aware of the opioid epidemic that has spread throughout the country in recent years and that has been responsible for about 60,000 premature deaths annually in the United States. The dangerous and deadly drug fentanyl, which often…
Letter to the Editor : On the Legalization Of Marijuana
Dear Editor, Pick up any newspaper and you will no doubt come across an article detailing the structuring of the new big business of selling drugs. Marijuana, to be specific, is the focus of the new legal drug dealers. The…
Guest Op-Ed : I Encourages Residents to Stay Safe During Hot Weather
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh I am reminding residents to take precautions during the hot and humid weather that is forecasted for this week, with the highest temperatures expected this Saturday, July 20. I have not declared a Heat Emergency.…
Make the Most of Summer
Our founding publisher, Andrew P. Quigley, who lived an extraordinary life, used to say, “When you look back on your life, you realize that all you really have is a lot of memories.” What brings these words to mind is…
Congratulations, U.S. Women’s Soccer
Every now and then the accomplishments of an individual athlete or team will transcend whatever it is that they have achieved in the world of sports. Prime examples include the late Muhammad Ali and the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team. …
Guest Op-Ed : How We’re Working to Ensure the Boston Police Department Reflects and Serves Our Neighborhoods
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Last month, we welcomed the Boston Police Academy’s newest recruits. These men and women had spent the last six months learning to serve and protect the people of Boston with the highest standards of excellence…
Enjoy an Awesome — and Safe — 4th of July
With the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday this year, many of us will be enjoying an extra-long holiday weekend for which the weather hopefully will cooperate. The Fourth of July rekindles fond memories from our childhood of the…
Guest Op-Ed : Baby Boomers Should Be Wary of Medicare Changes
By Sandip Shah Baby boomers are aging rapidly. Around 10,000 Americans celebrate their 65th birthday every day. Unfortunately for these seniors, the government health care to which they’re entitled may put their lives at risk. That’s thanks to a…