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STEPHEN COHEN: The greatest peril

We are entering into more dangerous territory, where delay may result in martial law as Trump invokes statutes to deploy federal troops in civilian law enforcement settings.

I WITNESS: Look, Ma! I found the Deep State!

We come closer to an actual definition of “Deep State” when the people who are directing every government action are in fact not a part of our government at all.

The hypocrisy of Trump and MAGA

Their duplicity reaches the greatest heights on their signature issues.

SHEELA CLARY: When in Rome, alone

I thought in going to Rome alone that I still wanted a "come what may" kind of life, but the truth is I have no tolerance for uncertainty anymore.

With Trump the worst is still to come

On January 20, 2025, Trump swore to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution, an oath he now questions.

LEONARD QUART: Another look at the Bronx past

There is much more that I can remember—for it all remains vivid, despite it being rarely adventurous or turbulent.

PETER MOST: Sampler platter — Fairview to fried chicken

Grazing and tapas can be satisfying, so let’s give this a shot. Hopefully, you will leave feeling sated.

Negligent corporate news media coverage of domestic economic effects of U.S. war contracting

Even the New York Times business section, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg News fail to do any investigative reporting on both the short- and long-term corrosive effects (during my 77 years) on our domestic economy of the U.S.'s reflexive spending on war and preparation for war.

The dollars and cents of school choice, explained

The school-choice funding model in Massachusetts is based on the economic principle that the marginal cost of educating an additional student is much lower than the average cost per student.

I WITNESS: Of criminals and kingpins

We are now living within a political culture that is entirely of the Trump famiglia, by the Trump famiglia, and for the Trump famiglia.

Berkshire Hills Regional School District’s shortcomings

The upcoming push to fund a new high school is focused on building something bigger and better while ignoring the fact that times have changed and that the goals must change as well.

Ms. Hritzuk’s recent Letter to the Editor regarding Stockbridge Town Meeting contains several inaccuracies

Ms. Hritzuk writes, "the meeting seemed designed to derail the citizen's position." I am aware of no reasonable basis for such an accusation.

Feeling disillusioned after attending my first Stockbridge Town Meeting

While I expected debate on Article 17 to be heated, I assumed that transparent and consistently applied rules would govern the meeting. What I observed instead was a concerted effort to put the citizens who submitted the petition at the grossest possible disadvantage.

Celebrating Employee Appreciation Month at Berkshire Health Systems

This month, I invite you all to join me in thanking the BHS team for their work to advance health and wellness for everyone in our community.

LEONARD QUART: Observing the city from the seat of a walker

What I observe is the city’s daily activity, which at times merges with my memories of past days spent easily wandering and experiencing the city.

STEPHEN COHEN: The Emoluments Clauses, the corrupt Trump administration, and the connivance of the Supreme Court

Since Donald Trump has no shame and the Justice Department is now just an arm of his organization, it seems someone else is going to have to sue him to stop his selling of the presidency and the United States to any foreign government who wishes to bribe him.

How to destroy the world economy in 100 days

As tariff negotiations drag on, it is still anticipated that by this summer, shelves in stores will be empty, followed by businesses being forced to close.