
Rick Barker | Survey Says: Ban Polls!
Don’t know if anyone else feels the same but I would personally LOVE IT if public polls became a thing of the past in 2027! Not only are polls historically

Don’t know if anyone else feels the same but I would personally LOVE IT if public polls became a thing of the past in 2027! Not only are polls historically

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France in the 1800’s, celebrating their friendship and the anniversary of U.S. independence. The green-hued gift from France no longer lives up

California voters will pass judgment on 14 statewide ballot measures this year and all but two relate, in some manner, to financing public services. Collectively they represent the latest version

By David Hegg It’s finally happening. The long, hot summer has succumbed to our hopes for the cool breath of autumn. Of course, we don’t need to get out the

I read a column (Oct. 13) by Jonathan Kraut where he gave his voter guide. I would like to comment on his claim that: “My subsequent guide is from a

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, expresses irritation when he is asked about his association with Hasan Piker, the streamer/provocateur who said America deserved 9/11. “I’m not here

Arthur Saginian, in your letter of Oct.15, your take on me is that I go around yelling “fire” or “wolf” when politically socialism is sweeping our nation. Your position is

When I finished reading the Rev. David Hegg’s column, “Life Meaning and Purpose” (July 11), which was very well thought out and written, it suddenly occurred to me that what

“Thanks for keeping us safe!” was such a ridiculous slogan. In hindsight, it’s even more so. Not only “didn’t” they keep anyone safe — because literally everybody caught COVID (ahem!)

I was standing at the corner of Broad and Chestnut this week when a small group of youngish women and about three or four oldish men marched by, most of

To earn a buck, I’ve donned three piece suits or farmer bibs. An epoch ago, it was a Saugus summer, hotter than Ella Langley in a cowhide bikini and partial

If you step onto our campuses across the William S. Hart Union High School District these days, the difference is hard to miss. Classrooms are quieter. Students are actually talking

Gary Horton (commentary, Oct. 14) makes a good point when he says voters should treat candidates like job applicants. I agree with him on that. Before we hire someone, or

In re: Person killed in multi-vehicle crash, Sept. 8. I have written several letters on this topic and hardly a day goes by without a story on these pages describing

Last week I gave a two-hour nonpartisan presentation to a group explaining the details of the 14 statewide propositions on the Nov. 3 ballot. Because of the propositions’ complexity, I

There were two articles by Alicia Doyle recently in the Sunday Signal and I had to smile when I read them because I had a lot to do with the

What a shame, our beloved brewpub, Brewery Draconum, announced its closing end of September. I remember being excited about their opening, almost 10 years ago. They had a solid food

To Ron Perry (letters, July 10) and anyone else who’s crying “Fire!” or “Wolf!” or any other alarm in the face of the presumed socialist takeover of America: It won’t

Before you vote for anyone this election, try hiring someone. Think of the candidates as job applicants for leadership in your own company. Government isn’t a business. Businesses pursue profits;

Part 2 of 4 “I haven’t told anyone else.” Imagine hearing those words from a friend, coworker, neighbor, or family member. They tell you their partner frightens them, controls their money,