At a time when questions about the rule of law are in the air, it is important to remember that Donald Trump hasn’t overturned Isaac Newton’s third law of motion, which rules Washington, D.C. just as powerfully as it rules physical phenomena. As applied to politics the way it is to physics, Newton’s third law reminds us that every action in the capital produces an equal and … [Read more...] about Shribman: Newton’s third law rules Washington politics
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LTTE: Remembering three Peabody titans lost this summer
To the editor: Twenty-four years ago, during the summer of 2001, Peabody bid farewell to Henry “Harry” Eagar, Joe “Snapper” Cronin, and Francis “Mull” Gill. They were quintessential Peabody people who served the city in some capacity for many years. Well known and ubiquitous, their loss was palpable, and their passing signaled, at least to this young writer at the time, that … [Read more...] about LTTE: Remembering three Peabody titans lost this summer
Harris: Peabody asks Bill Gates (yes, that Bill Gates) to pick up trash
So here we are, in week whatever-it-is of the Great Trash Strike of 2025. The streets smell like low tide, the seagulls have started unionizing, and my compost bin is giving off a sentient vibe. Meanwhile, I find out that none other than Bill Gates, yes, that Bill Gates, is a major shareholder in Republic Services, the very same company not picking up my trash. Six … [Read more...] about Harris: Peabody asks Bill Gates (yes, that Bill Gates) to pick up trash
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 agree. After just a few minutes on the porch, she starts panting, shifting uncomfortably, and giving me that unmistakable look: “I need to go inside.” Once we’re back in the air conditioning, she sighs, stretches, … [Read more...] about Sanger: It’s not just hot out — It’s dangerous
Shribman: America’s periodic reckoning begins
David M. Shribman Now begins the run-up to an important marker in our national life, one that will spark contemplation and controversy. The 250th anniversary of American independence — a year from this month — comes at a time of great national tumult. The nature of our democracy is shifting. Large portions of the country are uneasy about its new direction and its very … [Read more...] about Shribman: America’s periodic reckoning begins