By Brian M. Arrigo During the recent months we have experienced two dramatic events that undoubtedly will be forever characterized as pivotal moments of modern history: the Covid-19 pandemic, and the demonstrations that have been staged across the nation in…
Category: Editorials
Guest Op-ed: Investing in Education and Opportunity for All Students
By Joe Gravellese Ask yourself if this makes sense: Every year, teachers spend an average of $600 out of their own pockets to buy school supplies. Districts across the state are considering laying off teachers. Even before this crisis, many…
Most of the Protesters Are Not the Looters
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government…
Guest Op-Ed: City Officials Appalled by Floyd Murder
By Mayor Brian Arrigo, Supt. Dianne Kelly, Police Chief James Guido and Fire Chief Christopher Bright We are heartbroken and appalled by the murder of George Floyd and so many other people of color before him. Our country’s history of…
Guest Op-Ed: George Floyd, Protestor Violence — How to Solve All This
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The death of George Floyd at the hands of police should never have happened. It was murder and a dark moment in America. The looting, terrorism and burning of American cities by so called protestors is criminal…
Guest Op-Ed: Making Smart Investments in Public Safety – by Building Stronger Communities
By Joe Gravellese, Candidate for State Representative Public safety requires thoughtful investment. In my time working at the State House and at Revere City Hall, I’ve advocated for smart, cost-effective policies that protect public safety and increase harmony in the…
Letters to the Editor
A Letter from Revere Youth Dear Editor, We, the undersigned, are writing to you as an informal collective of Revere youth. The recent murder of George Floyd, Amuad Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless others have brought us together to write…
Americans Will Survive Without Bacon Double-cheeseburgers
The decision of the federal government to invoke the Defense Production Act to order meat-processing plants to reopen raises a number of issues about the use of the act for this purpose. First and foremost, the order ignores the reality…
Guest Op-Ed: Patience is Our Safest Path
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo It’s only about 90 days ago. In local news, the Revere High boys basketball team fell to Waltham in the opening round of the MIAA basketball tournament on February 25. A week later, Governor Charlie…
Guest Op-Ed: On Memorial Day Observances
The following remarks were made by Mayor Brian M. Arrigo during Revere’s Memorial Day Observance, May 25, 2020. This weekend we observe a holiday that began out of a tradition over 150 years ago following the Civil War. In cities…
Guest Op-Ed: Remarks On Memorial Day
The following remarks were made by Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo during in observance of Memorial Day on May 25, 2020. It’s a pleasure to join you today. We are all doing things differently right now, and I’m…
Guest Op-ed: Public Safety Is on My Mind
By Jessica Giannino Public Safety has always been one of my top priorities. With National Police Week and International Firefighters Day in our rearview and, of course, a pandemic on our hands for the unforeseeable future, public safety is on…
Memorial Day, 2020
This will be a Memorial Day unlike any that Americans have known. Ever since the official inception of the holiday on May 30, 1868, when the practice of decorating the graves of the fallen Union soldiers with flowers, wreaths, and…
Letter to the Editor
Coronavirus The following letter, a poem, was submitted by local student, Emily Green. By Emily S. Green Hey you, Coronavirus Why so desirous To demolish our lives I promise to end your thrive Never knew how much I like school…
Guest Op-Ed: In This COVID-19 War, This Is the Next Battle
By Brian M. Arrigo Now comes the hard part. For the past two months, we’ve suffered and sacrificed in countless ways to resist the rampant spread of Covid-19. We had some help staying shuttered at home, as most places were…
Guest Op-Ed: Finding Common Ground, Even in Divided Times
By Joe Gravellese, candidate for State Representative If you’ve been following my campaign for State Representative, you know that I have strong opinions about how to move Massachusetts forward. These firm convictions are a big reason why I decided to…
A Newfound Respect For Teachers
The closing of schools across the country for the remainder of the school year because of the coronavirus has presented many challenges for educators and parents alike. School districts have been experimenting with the implementation of on-line classes in their…
Guest Op-Ed: A Reason to Smile… Behind Your Mask
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo This week brought the first faint glimmer of light at the end of a dark tunnel that still stretches far out ahead of us. Governor Baker’s announcement that we will soon begin to see some…
Guest Op-Ed: Supporting Nurses – Through Actions, Not Just Words
By Joe Gravellese In recent weeks, we’ve all gone out of our way to show our appreciation for nurses – and rightfully so. From a military flyover, to tributes on the field at Fenway Park, to Facebook posts from public…
Guest Op-Ed: Saving the Waters of the US
By Jack Clarke There are almost one hundred law suits pending against the Trump Administration as it does its best to recklessly dismantle America’s common-sense public health and environmental protections. In addition to taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic by…
