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JOHN BREASTED: The Great Barrington Selectboard’s credibility gap

Transparency does not require officials to reveal legal strategy. It does require them to tell voters when the town has been sued.

I WITNESS: Go down, Moses

Just as Aaron assumed the responsibility of guiding his people to the promised land, Kamala Harris stands ready to shoulder the burden of preserving American democracy.

An open letter to Vice President Harris and Massachusetts Governor Healey

I respectfully urge Vice President Harris to support the repeal of the estate-recovery provisions of Medicaid.

Join me in voting for Leigh Davis in the Democratic primary

In umpteen community meetings, forums, and programs about housing, I had seen Leigh Davis in action, because she is a leader on the issue.

Support American democracy

In 2024, American Democracy is imperiled by the threat that Thomas Jefferson feared above all others.

Leigh Davis has demonstrated all the necessary attributes to serve as state representative

Leigh's demonstrated skills, emotional intelligence, and vision make her an ideal candidate to lead in the upcoming term and beyond.

You reap what you sow

It does not surprise me that Republicans are trying to blame Democrats for the recent shooting at a Trump rally.

Patrick White knows how to get things done

Patrick has the ability to both have a big vision, seeing what is important in the big picture, and at the same time see the deeper details of what it will take to achieve that vision. Most importantly, Patrick understands how to get things done.

Not Great Barrington

I have always been of the mindset that the principal role of town government was to maintain the schools, libraries, roads, and bridges, in conjunction with providing adequate police and fire services.

People’s Pantry holds virtual food drive

Please consider making a special gift to the Panty this summer so that we can continue to provide our shoppers with the high-nutrient food they cannot afford to purchase.

STEPHEN COHEN: A rise in antisemitism

This essay is about our feelings towards one another in our home in the Berkshires.

PETER MOST: It’s complicated

You reap what you sow. Tomorrow has arrived in spades. That said, let’s consider solutions as there is no profit in looking back.

I WITNESS: What will it take to ban assault weapons?

Welcome to the new America: a breeding ground for vitriol, animosity, and homicidal rage.

We believe Patrick White has the qualifications to get the job done as state representative for the 3rd Berkshire District

Patrick is well prepared for what is ahead of him since he has the strongest qualifications and track record among all candidates.

How to ensure MAGA and Project 2025 don’t prevail

If we can make sure that we elect Democratic majorities to Congress and our state legislatures, then Project 2025 priorities have little chance of becoming the law of the land.

LEONARD QUART: The opportunistic J.D. Vance

At the moment, there is little solace in the political world for liberals, especially with the November election so near, and a defensive, faltering Biden still obstinately holding on.

Whose decline is more severe: Joe Biden’s or the news media’s?

The decisive problem right now isn't Joe Biden or the press; it is what is being done to the American people.