Back in January, we wrote an editorial entitled, “GLP-1 weight-loss drugs should be made affordable for all Americans.” We pointed out that the U.S. ranks among the most obese nations in the world — an astounding 72 percent of Americans…
Category: Editorials
Letter to the Editor 11-26-25
Impressed by the Board of Public Health Dear Editor, I am writing to recognize the wonderful, hardworking, brilliant women of the Board of Public Health. I recently had the absolute pleasure of volunteering with these lovely ladies and was…
Happy Thanksgiving
Although a Harris poll a few years back revealed that Christmas is the favorite holiday of the year among all age groups of Americans, we think that Thanksgiving, our uniquely American holiday, has much more to recommend it than Christmas.…
Young Men are Paying the Price for Casinos on Our Cell Phones
The evidence is clear that the rush by many state legislatures, including Massachusetts, to buy into the sports-gambling craze has had a hugely negative impact upon one group in particular — young men. When the Supreme Court struck down the…
A Victory for Marriage Equality
Advocates of marriage equality breathed a sigh of relief last week when the U.S. Supreme Court refused to take up a request that it consider overturning its 2015 landmark decision, Obergefell v. Hodges, in which the court ruled that the…
The Stark Message of a House of Dynamite
More than 40 years ago, a made-for-TV movie, The Day After, shocked Americans of all ages. We were among the 100 million of our fellow Americans in nearly 39 million households (about 62% of the viewing public that night) who…
The Shutdown Made No Sense
As we are writing this earlier in the week, it would appear that the government shutdown is about to end after almost six weeks. Enough Democratic senators joined with Republicans in the Senate to achieve the 60-vote threshold necessary to…
Letters to the Editor
On the SNAP Shutdown Dear Editor, As consequence of the Federal government shutdown, more than ten thousand of our neighbors, friends, and family members in Revere are facing imminent food insecurity when SNAP benefits are suspended on Saturday, November 1,…
Give Thanks to Our Veterans
This coming Tuesday, November 11, our nation will celebrate the 107th observance of Veterans Day, a day of solemnity and reverence that honors those who have served in our nation’s military. Veteran’s Day initially was known as Armistice Day when…
A Great Day at Revere Beach
We’d like to tip our caps to the Revere Beach Partnership for once again conducting an outstanding Pumpkin Dash 5K Road Race along Revere Beach Boulevard on what was a beautiful Saturday morning on October 18. The race, which also…
Get Out and Vote on Tuesday
Many of us view local government in the same way that we think about the weather: Everybody complains about it, but nobody does anything about it. However, unlike the weather, there actually is something we can do about the future…
It’s Halloween Season — Enjoy it Safely!
With the Halloween season reaching its peak this week — Halloween itself is this Friday — we urge all of our readers to enjoy the festivities in a safe and responsible manner. Halloween has come a long way since we…
Guest Op-Ed: President George Washington’s little Known Brief Journey through Revere in 1789
By John J. Henry Two hundred and thirty-six years ago, in 1789,the Town of Chelsea, (now Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop), had a total population of 472 residents, with a majority of the population living in the Revere section of the…
Letters to the Editor
Answering the Call to Serve Ward 4 Families Dear Editor, With the recent change in Massachusetts law, Revere now has local ward representation on the School Committee, just like the City Council. That means every neighborhood will finally have a…
Street Takeover Law Needed Immediately
The repeated and gross lawlessness by roving gangs of youths who engage in the practice known as a “street takeover” reached its apex two weeks ago in Boston’s South End, culminating in the torching of a Boston Police cruiser by…
Happy Diwali
We’d like to offer a “Happy Diwali” to our friends and neighbors who have been celebrating that holiday this past week. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is observed (with slight differences) by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some…
Guest Op-Ed: Italian Heritage Month: a Personal reflection
By Councillor Angela Guarino Sawaya It is such an honor to celebrate Italian American Heritage Month — un momento per riconoscere la nostra cultura, le nostre famiglie, e la nostra eredità — a time to recognize our culture, our families,…
A Fitting Tribute to Bill Russell
The recent dedication of the “William Felton ‘Bill’ Russell Bridge” that connects Charlestown to the North End represents a fitting tribute to a wonderful man who not only was a sports legend, but who exemplified by the way he led…
At last: Peace in theMiddle East
The prospect of a lasting peace in the Middle East, a place that has been the root of so much pain and suffering in our world, truly is a reason for rejoicing today. The wars, bombings, and hostage-takings that have…
Letters to the Editor
Why I Support Jacqueline Monterroso Dear Editor, My family and I have lived in Ward 1 for over 15 years, and I care deeply about the future of our city and its schools. That’s why I’m supporting Jacqueline Monterroso for…