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Let’s make amends for our failure to honor George Washington’s promise

Despite the heroic actions of these 18th-century Native Americans, this country did disastrous and lasting damage to their descendants. Let’s recognize that true reconciliation will only begin when we listen, understand, and empathize.

BOOK REVIEW: ‘A Warning’ a chilling account of the Trump administration that’s not easily put down

At the end of the day, what’s most important is what Anonymous has been a witness to, and what we learn about our commander in chief.

Alan Chartock: Onward with impeachment

Trump has basically argued that he is above the law. His attorney general supports that view. That’s the way dictatorships begin.

ORANGE ALERT: The (almost) daily outrage

"When he betrays that trust and puts himself before country, he endangers the Constitution, he endangers our democracy." -- U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York

Alan Chartock: Advice to the governor

Cuomo, people suspect, is still angry with the Working Families Party for endorsing a progressive primary opponent, Zephyr Teachout, in the past Democratic gubernatorial primary — just another example of his living up to the nickname I have attached to him: “Tough Guy Andrew.”

Alan Chartock: The ideal Democratic presidential candidate

Unlike Trump, Deval Patrick would appeal to the best in all of us rather than the worst.

Alan Chartock: Letters to the doctor

Biden has not shown the enthusiasm that will be needed to dislodge Trump. Everything I have seen about Mike Bloomberg indicates that he is the man to do just that.

Speak out against big money in politics

In a letter to the editor, Andrew Bloom writes: "Currently, the Commission is holding town hall meetings across the Commonwealth to receive input from Massachusetts citizens regarding their thoughts, feelings, experiences and suggestions related to overturning the devastating 2010 Citizens United vs. FEC Supreme Court ruling, getting big money out of politics and un-corrupting the U.S. government."

Alan Chartock: Get-even politics

The last thing Andrew Cuomo wants is to be like Donald Trump. He needs to talk straight and only lie when he needs to.

CONNECTIONS: Polarizer in chief

If everything is reduced to for and against, then it is reduced to choosing sides. And if that is how “news” is presented, why are we surprised that the country is “polarized”?

Alan Chartock: Mistake-prone politicians

Let’s take a look at some recent mistakes politicians have made that have come back to bite them in the lower posterior.

CAPITAL IDEAS: Politics, policies and stock prices

Dalton -- Volatility in the stock market has become subdued over the last few weeks as U.S.-China trade talks have turned more positive. On...

CONNECTIONS: Violence stalks the halls of Congress

It was, in its way, a precursor of the Civil War. The intensity of the fight for one side to preserve its wealth, power and way of life cannot be overstated.

Alan Chartock: And in other news….

This governor really cares about making a splash. The splash is so important that he doesn’t seem to care that he is mixing it up with someone who he thinks has been unfair to him.

CAPITAL IDEAS: Impeachy keen

Only three U.S. presidents have faced impeachment proceedings. It makes it hard for me to use impeachment threats or proceedings as a tool to determine where U.S. stocks will go.

Alan Chartock: Term limits aren’t always the answer

Bill de Blasio tried to position himself as a left-wing antidote to the corrupted political class. It just didn’t work. People got tired of him.

EDGECAST: Joe Kennedy III opens campaign for Ed Markey’s U.S. Senate seat

In Pittsfield, Mass., U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III begins his campaign to challenge U.S. Sen. Ed Markey in the Democratic primary.
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