Cheers for Mitt. Tears for Teddy

Campaign finance observers have repeatedly warned that super PACs, enabled by the Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United to raise and spend unlimited sums, would alter the balance of campaigns,

Santorum Rising

Iowa Caucuses breath life into Santorum's campain, Romney does well, Paul hanging on; Perry (and eventually Bachmann) out.

A Toast to “The Protestor”

The Quaker adage of speaking truth to power is at least 60 years old in its word formula and centuries, if not millennia old, in its spirit.

A - Z Ideas for Recycling

Add your own suggestions!

Bishop Compares LGBT to KKK

Why do Catholic Bishops continue to blunder?

May You Find Love This Christmas

A Christmas poem by Norman Hale

When Johnny Comes Marching Home

Though our troops have withdrawn from Iraq our obligation to the Iraqi people continues.

Holiday Baked Goods Project to Benefit Area Children

Monday, December 19th is the last day to place your order!

Recycle the Wrap!

Of the 85 million tons of paper products Americans consume each year, half of this goes towards wrapping, packaging and decorating. Please remember to recycle the wrap!

Close the School of the Assassins

Former Panamanian President, Jorge Illueca, stated that the School of the Americas was the “biggest base for destabilization in Latin America.”

Bulky Rigid Plastics Recycling

Swampscott residents can now recycle bulky rigid plastics. Here's how!

New Year, New Family Fun & Fitness at the JCC -- Everyone's Welcome

The JCC's Winter Guide is here, packed with exciting programs for families, kids and adults. Everyone's welcome. Details here...

Scott Brown: Fails to Help Middle Class Tax Cut

MA Sen. Scott Brown tries to explain his vote against middle class tax cut

Laboramus et Oremus

A discussion of "Disciples in Mission," the new reorganization plan recently announced for the Boston Catholic Archdiocese.

Truth in Advertising (Karl Rove’s Pants on Fire”)

Ever wonder where the money to pay for those attack ads on Elizabeth Warren are coming from?

Unintended Consequences (Aren’t you glad you don’t live in Alabama?)

Alabama's harsh new immigration law has already wreaked the inevitable havoc.

Come with your shopping list!

We'd love to see you at the Holiday Craft and Gift Fair this Saturday. They'll be tons of beautifullly handcrafted knitted items for the holidays...at great prices!

Republicans Welcome Back Jim Crow

Millions of Americans across the country are losing their legitimate right to vote.

LACC to Host Free Seminar on Retirement

Lynn based, seasoned Financial Planner Mark Singer will present “Will I Ever be Able to Retire? How to Create your own Retirement RoadMap” as the topic of the LACC's free in-office seminar

Sports' Darkest Secrets Will Continue to be Revealed

The scandal of sexual molestation by those who hold power in the world of sports will continue to grow as more survivors get the courage to reveal their "darkest secrets".

Separation of Church and State — The American Legacy

A brief history and discussion of the separation of Church and State in the USA and this being the USA's legacy to the World.

Enjoy an Eco-Friendly Holiday

Suggestions for a 'greener' more eco-friendly holiday including supporing small businesses and merchants in Swampscott and recycling holiday cards and broken Christmas lights.

Holiday Fun, Fitness and Shopping at the JCC

The JCC is bustling with holiday happenings! Great programs, classes and shopping for everyone in the family! Check us out here...

Transgender Rights-Finally a Success

Report on the Transgender Right's Bill passage in Massachusetts

Top 10 Recycling Tips - Curbside and Otherwise

Some helpful suggestions to reduce curbside waste and increase recycling.

Good News and Bad News from Beacon Hill

After six years, the transgendered gain equal civil rights in Massachusetts. Ehrlich's perfect voting streak ends.

Singing at Occupy Boston

The Dewey Square Ad Hoc Chorus hosts a weekly "Sing In" at the Occupy Boston encampment. It's a hoot!

A Silent Epidemic

Sexual abuse of children is a silent epidemic that has plagued our nation for generations.

Torah Hub Begins in December

Registration for community Torah study with local rabbis and teachers is now available.

Local Women Writers Share Secrets and More News...

Lots of great family programs and cutting-edge fitness classes at the JCC. Everyone's welcome. Check it out here....

Voter Suppression: Anti-democratic or Anti-fraud

Discussion of new voter ID and registration requirements and the impact on voter turnout.

Gun Fight at the Vinnin Square Corral ?

Do you want the legislature of Arizona writing gun laws for the people of Massachusetts?

Why is the Bottle Bill “bottled up”?

We need to update our Bottle Bill to include water bottles.

Famous TV Newsman Reports to JCC - Plus More News from the J

NBC TV Newsman Reports to the JCC -- Plus Lots of New Family Programs & Activities at the J! Details here..

"Super Days" at JFNS

Jewish Federation of the North Shore kicks off campaign with "Super Days"

Are Mormons Christians?

Why do some Christians have a problem with the Mormon's claim that they are a Christian Church?

Let the bidding begin!

Find out more about an amazing event going on right now, featuring local and not-so-local artists!

Cock-a-doodle-do!

Yom Kippur starts tonight with the Kol Nidrei Service.

Occupy Wall St.

Occupying Wall St. is a protest to change the wage and tax structure of the US to provide the 99% of Americans who are not millionaires access to the American Dream.

Transgendered Rights

It's time to grant the transcended citizens of Massachusetts basic civil rights protection.