Commentary
Who’s Afraid of Donald Trump?
Democrats are so gloomy you'd think we were about to inaugurate Abraham Lincoln. The base line of sentiment is understandable: It ain't fun to lose.
Editorials
Commentary
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
When John Kerry finishes his tour of duty as Secretary of State in 11 days, does he expect a tickertape parade in his hometown of Boston? Will the men cheer and the boys shout and the ladies all turn out, and will we all feel gay when Johnny comes marching
Commentary
Sununu Stands Up for Right-To-Work in New Hampshire
Congratulations to Chris Sununu, who in his inaugural address as the new governor of New Hampshire offered specific measures to promote economic growth and freedom. We were particularly gratified to see him promote freedom in the workplace, by allowing workers to join a union or not join a union as
Commentary
This New Law Should Go To Pot
Legal marijuana possession in Massachusetts is less than a month old and we're seeing the fruits. A central Massachusetts man charged with driving under the influence of drugs is before the state's highest court seeking to have his conviction thrown out because the police can'
Commentary
Let Parents Decide
Legislators of the Nanny State are at it again. This time they want to ban 12-year-olds from the front seat of a car.
Massachusetts
Giving thanks
Editor's note: This editorial was first published on Thanksgiving 2015. Our modern Thanksgiving narrative harkens back to the 1621 autumnal feast at Plimouth Plantation in celebration of the harvest.
Immigration
E pluribus unum: Out of many, one
Immigration is an issue that is not going away. It has dominated the coverage of the early stages of the 2016 presidential campaign and is likely to continue to do so. And with good reason. Today, there are more than 11 million people living in America illegally. And although a
Massachusetts
Leave ‘Taxachusetts’ dead and buried
Will "Taxachusetts" soon join the undead? On Wednesday, lawmakers on Beacon Hill have an opportunity to drive a stake through the heart of that long-derided state nickname, by refusing to vote for a new 4 percent surcharge on million-dollar incomes. If legislators give the proposed constitutional amendment the
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