Viewpoints

We would do well to put trust in those who had our backs, even when it was not politically expedient.

The representative from Lanesborough, Jonathan Smith, had a plan to inform his constituency about the vote on the Constitution. On a high hill, Smith asked that a bonfire be laid. The bonfire would be lit for all to see. They could come to the hill—thereafter known as Constitution Hill—and hear the result.

"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." — Henry David Thoreau, "Walden"

Sarah Palin notwithstanding, J.D. Vance may be the worst candidate in vice presidential history.

The Save the Notch Forest Coalition has a petition with 175 signers—and growing!—(list attached) who are against this plan. These are local people, non-locals, and visitors who love this area.

Ms. Davis is a champion for housing; she raises the issue with great frequency and has made housing part of her professional life. Unfortunately, when it comes time to make difficult decisions concerning the actual creation of affordable housing, her record is not so good.

“Fire and fury” gives way to strength and wisdom.

Being designated a resort may not close the door to growing the middle class and to creating a population diverse in age and economic position. The Affordable Homes Act enable it.

I urge all registered voters who plan to vote on November 5 to read just one or both of these books prior to casting your ballot.

Any campaign aide who does not expect Trump to enter a room and immediately offend most of the people in it is simply not paying attention.

Advancing renewable energy adoption, protecting our natural environment, and enhancing infrastructure resilience in the Berkshires and beyond are just three of the climate goals that Patrick has set should he be elected.

That there are any young people in our midst who feel there might be no other option than ending their life, especially among those who identify as Black and brown, means we are not doing our best to rally around them and communicate, "We've got your back. No matter what."

As citizens, we will never agree with our leaders on every issue. But with Leigh, we know that she will listen carefully, consider all sides of an issue, and then lead with good judgment based on the facts.

You shouldn’t have to suspend your disbelief in your real life. Yet millions of Trump supporters are doing just that when they accept without question absolutely everything he says.

Reducing the number of meetings to only two times per year (when there were originally monthly meetings) is unacceptable.

Amidst the jubilation and frenzy of support for Harris, the most important question was ignored: Does she stand the best chance of beating Trump among all possible nominees?