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‘A collective sense of awe’ — readers recall Apollo 11

Readers share their memories on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

Story of WWII vets is a balm for these times

“I cling to stories of what really has made our country great.”

John Kerry: Trump can’t hold a candle to Ayanna Pressley

Ayanna Pressley’s “story identifies as more ‘American’ than any mantle this president could ever claim.”

Community’s demand for Union Square: development without displacement

“This imminent victory was the direct result of five years of visioning and organizing by a diverse, community-based coalition.”

LettersTop requirement of a child’s mentor: consistency
“You don’t need to be a superstar to be a big star in a child’s eyes. You just need to show genuine interest in them and their well-being.”

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Our elected officials — ‘occupants,’ in other words
Ayanna Pressley, “too, is a present occupant, in her case, of a room in the House Office Building.”

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Jeers for Trump, a cheer for ‘the Squad’

Readers respond to Trump’s racist tweets about “the Squad.”

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US grapples with the lure of its borders

Readers were stirred to react to Charles Stein’s op-ed on the Democrats and immigration policy.

Trump’s latest tweets: Anything less than outrage is complicity

Readers decry what the president is doing to the state of political discourse.

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As we bask in World Cup glory, this is good time to revive Boston Breakers

“There’s a sports owner in this city who has a great need to rehabilitate his image, particularly with women.”

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Much work to do to widen housing horizons in Mass.

Readers weigh in on making neighborhoods throughout Boston and the Commonwealth more affordable and diverse

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Veterans of criminal justice system square off over Suffolk DA’s approach

A former prosecutor and judge and the board president of a social workers group offer opposing views on DA Rachael Rollins’s policy.

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Heads up! Scooters afoot

An editorial about Brookline’s pilot ride-share program has put focus on how scooters will share the roads — and sidewalks.

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Hotel fees shouldn’t be tucked away in fine print

“You have to pay hotels’ resort fees even if you don’t want to use the services.”


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