Could Iran be trying to humiliate Trump the way it humiliated Carter in 1980, and shape the outcome of the midterms?
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Why the Massachusetts legislative audit dispute needs a constitutional ruling
Massachusetts Supreme Court, where are you?! It’s time to rule on whether the legislative audit is constitutional.
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux’s account of Middle East trip is surprising
During his fifth trip to the Middle East, Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux toured three countries in 10 days.
Moulton, Markey, and the Nobodies Swarming the 6th Congressional District: An Analysis
Here’s an in-depth analysis of Rep. Seth Moulton, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, and the swarm of wannabe somebodies vying for the 6th Congressional District.
Iran fact-checks Trump’s speech, saying he “regurgitated” talking points as war continues
Iranian state media fact-checked Trump’s speech, saying he “regurgitated” claims about the war, while insisting Iran’s military, government and nuclear program remain intact.
More advice for the Commonwealth — a deal for Kelsey Fitzsimmons
Massachusetts should get out in front of Officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons’ civil suit as soon as possible. If the government were smart — and it generally is not — it would cut a deal now.
Paul Heroux: Capron Park Zoo should not be treated like a failing business
Saying every department is important, former Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux argues the Capron Park Zoo is being singled out unfairly and is not a budget priority.
South Pars strike: strategy or staged split?
Analysts frame Wednesday’s South Pars gas field strike as a rift between Trump and Netanyahu, but the resulting rise in oil prices and mounting pressure on allies suggest that this alleged “divergence” may be strategic.
The war with Iran is making America weaker, not stronger
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux argues U.S. intervention is fueling retaliation, empowering hardliners, raising prices, and creating more long-term dangers than it resolves.
We’re reducing gun violence the wrong way, Bristol County sheriff warns
After recent shootings near Brown University and in Pawtucket, Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux argues targeted, evidence-based strategies, not political extremes, reduce gun violence.