During his fifth trip to the Middle East, Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux toured three countries in 10 days.
Category: Opinion
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.
Should jail make people suffer, or should punishment end at the loss of freedom?
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux explores whether incarceration should strip freedom alone, or inflict suffering, and what the Constitution says about cruel and unusual punishment.
Trump’s Bad Bunny attack was a missed chance to unite the country
Paul Heroux says Trump’s response to Bad Bunny’s halftime show, right after posting the racist, dehumanizing video of the Obamas, was a missed opportunity at best and evidence of xenophobia at worst.