Commentary
UMass Lowell Goalie Tobias Forsythe Deserved Better; Permanently End The Diversity Visa Lottery And Fix CDL Rules For Foreign Drivers
Tobias Forsythe died after a crash with a foreign truck driver. His death raises hard questions about the diversity visa lottery and commercial driver’s licenses.
Massachusetts Owes Answers After Illegal Immigrant Charged In Trooper’s Death
A Haitian illegal immigrant living in Brockton is charged in a crash that killed a Pennsylvania state trooper. Massachusetts officials need to explain how he had a CDL.
Massachusetts Should Criminalize AI-Generated Child Pornography Like 45 Other States Have
Massachusetts is one of only five states that has not explicitly criminalized AI-generated child sexual abuse material, the author argues.
Massachusetts Should Join The Other 49 States And Legalize Consumer Fireworks
Massachusetts is the only state that bans all consumer fireworks. It's time for Beacon Hill to legalize them and keep the business in the Commonwealth.
I Grew Up In London, But Claude Lives Nowhere
A reflection on England, faith, memory and the power of place—and why no artificial intelligence can replicate the human experience of home, belonging and becoming.
Your GPS Is Lying To You
One way to become internet famous is to mistype your destination in your map app and accidentally follow the windy roads to the farthest corner of Iceland.
DEATON: Let's Open The Door To Homeownership And The American Dream
John Deaton says Massachusetts is pricing young families out of homeownership and needs more housing supply, less red tape and more real estate innovation.
TIM MURRAY: Massachusetts Should Opt Into Federal School Choice; It's Free Money
Gov. Maura Healey should opt Massachusetts into a federal scholarship tax credit program that could fund tutoring and other student supports, former Lt. Gov. Tim Murray says.
FOGARTY: Maura Healey’s America 250 Boycott Embarrasses Massachusetts
MassGOP committeewoman Janet Fogarty says Governor Maura Healey is putting politics over Massachusetts history by skipping the Freedom 250 celebration.
The Media Wants You To Believe This Former Democratic NH State Rep Going To Prison For Child Porn Is A Woman
The media keeps calling former Democratic New Hampshire state Rep. Stacie Laughton a woman. Reality tells a different story.
Five Fraud Questions Maura Healey Can't Ignore
Governor Maura Healey faces questions about SNAP, MassDOT, MassHealth, Medicaid and whether she is doing enough to address fraud in Massachusetts.
When You’re 16 And Reeling From The World And Its Weightiness
Because the weight of the world IS heavy
House Bill Would Weaken Voter-Approved Audit Of Legislature, Pioneer Institute Leaders Say
Pioneer Institute leaders say the Massachusetts House bill narrows the voter-approved legislative audit law and shields lawmakers from court oversight.
Why I Am Not Flying The Rainbow Flag This Month
A Catholic priest argues that Pride Month reflects the broader Sexual Revolution and says Christian chastity offers a better path to human flourishing.
Massachusetts Environmentalists Losing Touch On High Energy Costs, Union Rep Says
A Massachusetts union official says environmental activists have become disconnected from working families as energy prices continue rising across the state.
Five Questions Maura Healey Needs to Answer
The MassGOP says Governor Maura Healey must answer questions on crime, taxes, spending, and her standing with independent voters.
Massachusetts Must Stop Separating Siblings in Foster Care
Massachusetts advocate Rahsaan Mustafa-Coentro says lawmakers should pass H.268 to help keep siblings together in foster care placements.
WYATT: Beacon Hill Wants To Protect Incumbents From Self-Funded Challengers
A proposal to restrict self-funded candidates in Massachusetts would protect entrenched incumbents, weaken political competition, and strengthen Beacon Hill’s donor machine. Brad Wyatt writes.
Boston Public Schools Spends $36K Per Student as Achievement Lags
A former Boston School Committee member argues Boston Public Schools’ $1.7 billion budget is failing to improve student achievement and calls for a district audit and major reforms.
Gordon College Women’s Varsity Four Wins Gold at Dad Vail Regatta
Gordon College’s women’s varsity four won gold Saturday at the Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta in New Jersey, beating Union College by seven seconds in the final.
Suffolk DA Overlooked Key Supreme Court Precedent in Nicholas O’Malley Case
Retired Massachusetts Judge Carol Erskine argues Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden ignored key U.S. Supreme Court standards when charging Boston police officer Nicholas O’Malley with manslaughter in a fatal Roxbury shooting.
The New York Times’s Latte Logic of Social Collapse
Heather Mac Donald argues that a New York Times video discussion defending “microlooting” and political violence reflects a broader cultural decay among left-wing elites and academia.
A Renewed Case for Oil and Gas Investments
A new analysis argues oil and gas stocks remain a strong investment as geopolitical tensions drive higher energy prices.
Authenticity: Bad! (Instead, Go For Integrity)
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 Climate Litigation Swindle
A growing wave of climate lawsuits targets major energy companies, as courts consider how far liability for emissions-related harms can extend.
The SPLC Scandal Shows What Happens When Fear Becomes a Business Model
The case against the Southern Poverty Law Center raises serious questions about whether an organization that built its influence warning about hate instead had incentives to sustain it.
DEATON: They Want Kids. They Just Can't Afford Massachusetts
America’s birth rate hit a record low, and in Massachusetts, high housing costs and living expenses are pushing young couples to delay or forgo having children.
Massachusetts Must Set One High School Graduation Standard — Not 351 Different Ones
Massachusetts needs a clear, measurable high school graduation standard after the end of MCAS as a requirement, or risk lowering expectations for students.
Massachusetts is Right to Explore 3-Year Bachelor’s Degrees
Massachusetts is moving toward 3-year bachelor’s degrees as college costs rise and enrollment falls. Shorter, more flexible programs could offer students a faster, more affordable path to in-demand careers.
DEATON: Healey and Markey Should Look in the Mirror, Not at Trump, for Massachusetts’ Problems
John Deaton argues Massachusetts’ economic struggles stem from Beacon Hill policies, not the President, pointing to outmigration, high costs, and lagging growth.
Romneycare Has Driven Up Health Costs for Families and Small Businesses
Twenty years after Romneycare, critics say Massachusetts health reform has driven up costs, leaving families and small businesses facing unaffordable premiums.
KIDS Act Would Make Kids Play Alone, Raise Privacy Concerns
Commentator Jack Rowlett argues the KIDS Act would restrict multiplayer gaming for minors, raising concerns about loneliness, privacy, and government overreach.
