It used to be that accidents, primarily car accidents, were the leading cause of death of America’s children between the ages of 1 and 18. But last year for the first time, guns were the #1 cause of death of…
Category: Editorials
Sports Betting on Phones: 21st Century High Tech Crack
A general rule of thumb is that when a slew of celebrity pitchmen start endorsing anything that has to do with money, it’s a good bet (no pun intended in the context of this editorial) that the public is being…
Letter to the Editor
Health Clinic at Wonderland Dear Editor, My name is Brian Averback and I am running for Ward One City Council. Over the last few years we have all been witness to the uncertainty surrounding the Wonderland site. First it was…
Guest Op-Ed: Making Sure Government Works
By Acting Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Since I became Acting Mayor in April, I have approved the hiring of fire fighters, police officers, part-time workers in the Senior Summer Program, laborers and craftsmen in Department of Public Works and Parks…
Guest Op-Ed: Delivering the New High School in a Fiscally Responsible Way: The Facts and the Truth
By Gerry Visconti Without question, a new high school is long overdue. Every member of the City Council, our students, teachers, administrators can all agree. It’s one of the most urgent issues this election. The decisions we make and the…
Guest Op-Ed: A Mayor for Working Families and Retirees
By Steve Morabito In today’s society, Labor Day has come to represent many things: the end of summer, kids returning to school, coming together with friends and family at cookouts, and the end of long summer nights. These things are…
Guest Op-Ed: How Parents Prepare for the Back to School
By Alexander Rhalimi As a candidate for Revere Councillor at Large, I understand that the back-to-school season can be a hectic and stressful time for parents as they prepare their children for a new academic year. It’s essential to recognize…
Enjoy a Great – and Safe – Labor Day Weekend
With the weatherman predicting a superb Labor Day weekend (as we’re writing this), we hope that all of our readers will have a chance to make the most of the final weekend of the summer season. Although the Summer of…
School’s Back — Drive With Caution
With schools going back in session this week and next after the summer vacation, morning rush-hour commuters need to readjust our driving habits to ensure that we take into account the thousands of children who will be filling our streets…
This Week’s Shootings Spread Like Wildfire Across America
Mass shootings have become all-too commonplace in America. But even by our nation’s uniquely violent standards, the multiplicity of shootings that spread across the country like a tornado-driven wildfire this past weekend was mind-numbing. First there was the shooting last…
Guest Op-Ed: Supporting Our Seniors
By Steve Morabito As Mayor, I will be a strong advocate for Revere’s seniors. We need to do more to give our older residents access to great programming, services, and the property tax relief they deserve. I will always be…
Guest Op-Ed: Overdevelopment in Revere: Prioritizing Responsible Growth Over Residential Overload
By Gerry Visconti As we all know, in recent years, the city of Revere has seen a staggering surge in residential development. While development is vital for economic growth, foreseeable adverse effects have left residents grappling with significant challenges. The…
Guest Op-Ed: Fostering a Water-Secure Future for Revere
By Alexander Rhalimi In the upcoming Revere City Councilor-at-Large election, one candidate stands out for his unwavering commitment to responsible water management and environmental sustainability: Alexander Rhalimi. His dedication to collaborating with the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) underscores his…
Trump and Biden: Worst Candidates Ever?
As it becomes increasingly apparent that the candidates for President in 2024 will be Joe Biden and Donald Trump in a rematch of their 2020 campaign, it is understandable why Americans are so pessimistic about the future direction of the…
Our Age of Anxiety
The Wall St. Journal this past week featured a front page story entitled, “The Booming Business of American Anxiety.†The issue of New York Magazine two weeks ago touched on the same subject with the cover story, “Trauma: America’s Favorite…
Electing Fiscal Responsibility: Alexander Rhalimi for Revere Councillor-at-Large
By Alexander Rhalimi In the upcoming elections, Revere has a crucial opportunity to secure its financial future by electing Alexander Rhalimi as Councillor-at-Large. In today’s uncertain economic climate, fiscal responsibility is not just a buzzword; it is a necessity for…
Guest Op-Ed: Young People Are Our Future
By Minnah Sheikh As a 20-year-old working in the world of politics since I was 13, I have heard that phrase more times than I can count. But what does that mean? What does that look like? My name is…
Letter to the Editor
This is Not a Game Dear Editor, At the risk of sounding naive (which I am not) … The coming of an election season, while competitive at its core, should inspire candidates’ passion for public service and engage their constituencies…
How To Help the Maui Fire Victims
The horrific and tragic disaster in the town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui has gripped the world this past week. The scope of this tragedy is unimaginable — photos of the scene look like something from after…
Clarence Thomas: The Supreme Court for Sale
With each new revelation about the extent to which Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has accepted extravagant gifts from assorted billionaires, it has become increasingly clear that Thomas has used his office as a ticket to live the lifestyle of…
