Commentary

Comment: Measles outbreaks show importance of MMR vaccinations

The highly contagious disease requires a 95 percent vaccination rate to limit the spread of outbreaks.

 

Comment: Clearing the internet of misinformation, deep fakes

With social networks’ spotty moderation record, users need to identify and call out problems they see.

 

Spectators display flags while watching the annual St. Patrick's Day parade, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Boston's South Boston neighborhood. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Comment: Wearing o’ the Green could save Red, White and Blue

St. Patrick’s Day, as a shared celebration, can allow us to set aside divisions and celebrate with each other.

 

Comment: Reclaim your right to know what governments are up to

For more than 50 years, state law has defended access to public records; rights that are being eroded.

Comment: These tips can help keep sobriety on St. Patrick’s Day

You can still have a good time around others, but know your triggers and follow these tips.

Eco-Nomics: Price of gas, fossil fuels higher than you think

Greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels force unseen costs in climate disasters, illness and more.

Comment: Address cost of housing to bring inflation back down

Rising housing costs are what’s driving its persistence. Congress can add to state and local actions.

Comment: Barbie’s tips for working-class men in changing world

At the end of the movie, Barbie told Ken to find himself; that sames goes for men as their lives change.

Comment: A month to honor sacrificies, achievements of women

Women’s History Month is a call to consider their past, affirm their present and commit to their future.

Comment: Lack of primary care doctors is sickening, literally

More PCPs mean better health outcomes, but a skewed payment system discourages doctors from the field.

Oliver Paradee accompanies his father, Andrew Paradee, as he fills out his ballot in the primary election, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Stowe, Vt.  Super Tuesday elections are being held in 16 states and one territory. Hundreds of delegates are at stake, the biggest haul for either party on a single day.  (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Comment: How to bridge enthusiam gap for 2024 election

Party faithfuls know who they’re voting for, but will independents and youths even show up to vote?

Oliver Paradee accompanies his father, Andrew Paradee, as he fills out his ballot in the primary election, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Stowe, Vt.  Super Tuesday elections are being held in 16 states and one territory. Hundreds of delegates are at stake, the biggest haul for either party on a single day.  (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Comment: College students need to know what they’re paying for

While colleges work to keep degrees affordable, students need a clearer view of the costs and value.

Comment: Police agencies need flexibility for diversity, safety

A bill to offer more part-time positions and bring more women into policing needs the governor’s signature.

Comment: TVW turning ‘sunlight’ and civility on state government

The public affairs TV station is a direct source of information, insight and civics education.

Forum: Wondering just who ‘they’ are, of whom Trump speaks?

‘They’ are those who in the past were identified as enemies and vermin for standing up against tyrants.

Comment: Who’ll speak up for you, if you don’t speak out for them?

You may consider communities and issues as ‘special interests,’ but one day it could be your interests that are threatened.

Comment: Work under way to rebuild reliable ferry system

There are efforts ongoing in the short- and long-term, but there’s a threat in an initiative this fall.

Comment: How GOP is helping Democrats; it’s abortion, stupid!

Even in Blue states, Republicans’ efforts to ban abortion nationally have pushed voters to Democrats.

Comment: Keep eye open for efforts to take away popular vote

Even if unlikely, state legislatures can take the authority to decide which electors will pick a president.

Comment: Want Gen Z’s votes? It’s simple, speak to their issues

They have concerns regarding student debt, gun violence, DACA and social media. Address those.