Category: Editorials

Deaths Are Only Part of the COVID Story

Whether the subject is drunk driving, gun violence, or COVID-19, the headline that grabs our attention always is the death toll, of which there tragically have been more than 150,000 of our fellow Americans from COVID-19. However, what often goes unreported are the…

Letter to the Editor

Actions Speak Louder than Words Dear Editor The rejection by the City Council of Dimple Rana’s appointment to the future Human rights Commission is a discomfiting chapter in Mayor Arrigo’s recent attempt to address the needs of all members of…

More than $1 Trillion Is Needed

We’re all familiar with the phrase, “A day late and a dollar short.”  What brought that to mind this week was the announcement by the Republicans in Washington of their $1 trillion economic pandemic plan that would supplement the $3 trillion…

Letters to the Editor

I Am Disappointed in the Actions Dear Editor: The actions taken on Monday night by the Revere City Council was, without question, the clearest example I’ve ever seen of that old adage that the only thing necessary for the triumph…

Guest Op-Ed: Will Revere Lead or Fall?

By Revere CARES members Racism in its many forms, especially structural racism, is a reality. That is not debatable. Those who deny racism’s existence and influence are missing its harmful and far-reaching effects on the health, wellbeing, and prosperity of…

Letters to The Editor

Reactivating The HRC Dear Editor: As long-time Revere resident (five generations strong), an active member of local non-profit organizations and a participant in other activities supporting the economic development and quality of life in our city, I feel compelled to make…

Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July

It goes without saying that this will be a Fourth of July unlike any other in the history of our nation. Americans traditionally have celebrated the Fourth both with large community gatherings and with smaller get-togethers.  The Fourth of July rekindles…

Letter to the Editor

BLM Banner Dear Editor: It was heartening to see the Black Lives Matter banner displayed at City Hall, but, when it disappeared after only a few days, many of us were confused and upset. Maybe Revere really doesn’t take the crisis…