Following early reports of success out of the City of Chelsea’s guaranteed income project, former state senator, clean energy business leader and current gubernatorial candidate Ben Downing today called for Massachusetts to invest in an expanded guaranteed income pilot program,…
We Deserve This Great Weather
With Massachusetts entering the reopening phase after 14 months of lockdowns, the arrival of the magnificent weather this week could not have been better-timed. All of us have had to make sacrifices to varying degrees during the pandemic. Many of…
Liz Cheney Is a Profile in Courage
We disagree with Liz Cheney on just about everything, politically-speaking. We suspect that most of our readers also have felt the same way over the years. But there is no denying that her principled stand in opposition to her party…
Letter to the Editor
It Takes a Village Dear Editor, When I first became a Councillor I figured that I could achieve everything myself. Over the last six years, I have learned that it takes a village. I want to thank Senator Joe Boncore,…
Guest Op-Ed: AFT Massachusetts Calls for Full School Reopening This Fall
By Beth Kontos The 23,000-member AFT Massachusetts today released the following statement from AFT Massachusetts President Beth Kontos: “The last year has been incredibly difficult for students, for educators, and for parents, but the light at the end of the tunnel…
Revere Football Storms Past Medford, 48-32 in Finale
It wasn’t a masterpiece, to be sure, but the Revere High football team ended its season with a wild 48-32 victory over Medford High Friday night at Harry Della Russo stadium. Like the passengers on the S.S. Minnow, the Revere…