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Without bona fide interest, state Senate candidate should withdraw Editor: One of the most important rights of American citizens is the right to vote. As citizens and voters, we must

GUEST EDITORIAL: A promising development on Alzheimer’s

The news last week about a “promising” development in Alzheimer’s drug research was received by experts and patient advocates with cautious optimism, and the required skepticism. The last thing anyone

Is it treason yet?

Would anyone still be shocked to learn that most Republicans are untroubled by the Kremlin’s efforts to manipulate our politics? The appalling truth is that millions of Republicans -- more

The conscience of the present

“Science, like the Mississippi, begins in a tiny rivulet in the distant forest.” — Abraham Flexner WASHINGTON — In 1933, when America’s most famous immigrant settled in Princeton, New Jersey,

GUEST EDITORIAL: Our nation is too strapped to focus on making the rich richer

Just when it seemed there was no possible way to reduce taxes on wealthy Americans any further, President Trump’s economic team has reminded us that nothing is impossible as long

Sometimes diversity ain’t all that great

“Diversity is our strength.” We’ve all heard that before. It has been repeated so often that it is no longer a statement. It has become a mantra. It is never

Female candidates must move beyond #MeToo

Have you heard? A woman who recently ran for president got nearly 3 million more votes than Donald Trump. Only the Electoral College — actually, a few thousand ballots in

Trump should be allowed to play to his strengths

Boston Herald says Trump should be allowed to play to his strengths, which include conversation: If there’s one thing we know about Donald Trump, it’s that he’s a people person.

Being a socialist means never having to say you’re sorry

“So, how are you planning to pay for that?” This should be the first question asked about any political program. Unfortunately, it’s not. And that’s why Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.,

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It takes a community to keep small businesses Editor: Thanks to the city manager, the public utilities staff, COPS and the businesses. Main Street and Callender are now paved and