The musical explores the courage, conviction, and personal sacrifice of leaders and extraordinary “ordinary” Americans who put everything on the line to attain freedom.
The maestros of misdirection at Fox have moved on to constructing a new made-up threat to inflame Trump’s minions on the way to the 2026 midterms. The new crock du jour is the nonexistent communist plot to take over America.
Trump is ineligible to serve another term. He has every right (barring impeachment) to stay the course and continue to serve until noon on January 20, 2029. But he would be wise not to. Let me explain why.
I cannot celebrate everything; there is just too much, and the summer only lasts eight weeks. But hopefully, you can come up with your own thoughts and comment on this letter.
A nation’s 250th birthday belongs to every citizen—not to one political party or a single administration. By turning a nonpartisan anniversary into a spectacle marked by political litmus tests, organizers have alienated those who expected a true celebration of national pride.
It is hard to know what to write, especially if it requires any sentiment apart from despair. We find ourselves in uncertain and tremulous times as we commemorate our 250 years as a constitutional republic.
This past week, when everyone should be celebrating the signing of one our most important and treasured documents, several of our “leaders” have chosen disrespect.
"Americans are not interested in a war that has raised gas prices, killed Americans, and hurt the global economy,” said U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine. “I’m grateful to my colleagues for standing up for the Constitution, and I call on the President to respect this decision and cease hostilities against Iran.”
We are connected not only by our towns and villages, but by a shared commitment to one another and a deep appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds us.
A town whose service economy runs on tourism—whose restaurants, shops, and theaters live and die by the visitor—has written into its own law a hard ceiling on the one thing visitors most need (a place to sleep).
Voting yes—though a bitter one-time pill—says yes to quality education, says yes to our students and staff, and says yes, we in Sheffield accept our portion of responsibility in the current budget and governance mess.
Four articles await voters at Great Barrington's Special Town Meeting. Decisions on two are easy, one less so, and one deserves a hard “you’ve got to be kidding me, no.” Please consider the following a primer for how to vote on Monday night (and, please, do come vote).
