Sanger: It’s not just hot out — It’s dangerous
Melissa Rae Sanger I love sitting outside in the sun. There’s something grounding and peaceful about soaking up the warmth. But my 16-year-old dog, Jessa, doesn’t... Read more.
Shribman: Trump’s inexplicable assailment on Europe
David M. Shribman HAARLEM, the Netherlands — These were the people we liberated during World War II, who enlisted in the Cold War, who agreed to welcome our bases,... Read more.
Lydon: Massachusetts housing crisis threatens residents’ public health
Johanna Lydon Massachusetts is facing a severe housing crisis. According to Zillow Rentals, the average rent in Massachusetts in May 2025 is $3,100, which is an... Read more.
Higgins: Automation could be a problem in retail theft
Sean Higgins Headed into the holiday season, the retail industry is wrangling with a surge in shoplifting and possible solutions to prevent theft. The upsurge may... Read more.
Shrivastava: From crisis to care: Boston’s groundbreaking response to COVID and teen mental health
Aditya Shrivastava, The Governor’s Academy Boston really went through the wringer during COVID, but the city’s response shows how a crisis can spark some... Read more.
Shrivastava: Sanctuary cities: weighing the pros and cons – A Boston viewpoint
Aditya Shrivastava, The Governor’s Academy Boston, with its varied demographic and lengthy tradition of immigration policy debates, is no different from any other... Read more.
Shrivastava: The opioid and fentanyl epidemic: addressing the crisis through collective action
Aditya Shrivastava, The Governor’s Academy One of the most urgent societal issues facing the US today is the fentanyl opioid crisis. The fentanyl crisis, wreaking... Read more.
Nature in the Neighborhood: Spending time outdoors
Want to sleep better? Reduce anxiety? Then try spending more time outdoors. There’s no question that doing so improves physical health, but study after study shows... Read more.
Nature in the Neighborhood: Butterflies and snakes
The Swampscott Conservancy September is when I notice more monarch butterflies passing through my garden. You can’t miss them. Not with their brilliant orange... Read more.
Why is the US fighting nuclear threats behind closed doors?
Andreas Kluth “Every man, woman and child lives under a nuclear sword of Damocles, hanging by the slenderest of threads, capable of being cut at any moment by... Read more.