Columns featuring distinctive voices and perspectives on politics, culture, faith, education, public policy, current events, and the issues shaping Massachusetts, New England, and America.
The Boston Red Sox could have a better playoff path as the No. 6 seed than the No. 5 seed, which would likely mean another Wild Card Series against the Yankees in New York.
Why can supporting Republicans in Massachusetts feel like wearing a Yankees jersey at Fenway? A look at the numbers, political divide, and culture behind being red in a blue state.
Learn what Trump Accounts are, who qualifies for the $1,000 government investment, how to open one, contribution limits, withdrawal rules, and whether they're worth it for your child's future.
A family member's battle for a lifesaving heart transplant revealed just how little most of us understand about organ donation, waiting lists, and the fragility of life.
Is authenticity overrated? A new argument says the modern focus on “being yourself” can lead to self-absorption and weaker relationships — and makes the case for integrity instead.
The New York Times accuses Donald Trump of racial insensitivity over his Washington, D.C. crime crackdown while long downplaying black homicide victims and opposing the National Guard deployment that coincided with a sharp drop in murders.
Author Heather Mac Donald questions claims of systemic racism, arguing cultural factors — not discrimination — drive disparities.
Boston is spending $500,000 on a reparations study. Here are five simple reasons why the city should end the task force and focus on real problems facing residents.
A reflection on what true friendship means through the lens of natural law, explaining why real friends help one another grow in goodness, how using others falls short of love, and why authentic friendship remains one of life’s greatest treasures.
This is normal, right? Not everybody can make it to everything – we all have busy lives. And not everybody is good at communicating. We can’t expect everyone we invite to show up for our thing, to help our idea materialize.
Colleges always have some unusual courses, but these take weird to a new level. Whether it’s taxpayer-funded nude modeling or a class taught completely in French about prostitution, Massachusetts schools are offering some pretty out-there classes this upcoming school year.
The North Shore has some of the best coastal spots in the state — clean water, quieter crowds, and great views of the Atlantic. Whether you're looking for a long beach walk, a family outing, or just a place to cool off without driving all the way to Cape Cod, the North Shore delivers.
I have three teen girls who enjoy a good drama or rom-com, and we’re no strangers to the Pride and Prejudice movie with Keira Knightley (2005). It’s a fun watch, and there’s something intriguing and compelling about the period, costumes, balls, etc. The tale is set just over...
Fortunately, you don’t have to go far to find a good stash. Here are five good spots near the Commonwealth where you can stock up on fireworks, legally.
Back in 2012, the town made national headlines for passing a bylaw at Town Meeting to enforce a 1968 law that allowed police to issue $20 fines for public profanity. The message was clear then and it’s even clearer now: speech that offends delicate sensibilities has no place in Middleborough.
Members of the Bay State's media have donated thousands of dollars to liberal Democratic politicians in recent years, something NewBostonPost has previously reported.
If you’re looking to take a trip this summer in the region, there's plenty of worthwhile spots to visit, many of which won't destroy your bank account. Here are five in Massachusetts and nearby states that are worth checking out.
Earlier this weekend I saw the 1993 movie of that name, Gettysburg, for the first time since it came out in theaters more than 30 years ago.
U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Hyde Park) is mad that an unborn black baby in Georgia might get a chance at life. The liberal congresswoman issued an angry statement in response to news that a brain-dead Georgia woman...
The Massachusetts Senate budget has more than 1,000 proposed amendments. Here are five of the worst pieces of pork:
The Massachusetts Teachers Association plans to promote woke themes at its 2025 Summer Conference. Wokeism is what the state’s largest teachers union thinks educators should be focused on during the summer...
Massachusetts will soon have a new state representative – and she made a promise to support transparency in state government that she's super unlikely to keep.
For any faults you are likely to come up with when you think of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's record, she actually has worse ones that aren't talked about enough.
Americans are ambivalent about motherhood today. We are of two minds about this most central female experience. Many women choose to forgo motherhood because they believe the costs outweigh the benefits.
