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    We Need Leaders Who Will Fight, Not Use Empty Rhetoric
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    James Charles RoySeptember 10, 2026

    We Need Leaders Who Will Fight, Not Use Empty Rhetoric

    Our community needs leaders who will actually fight, not just use cliché campaign rhetoric.

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    America 250: What Unites Us is More Important Than What Divides Us
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    Markus FishJul 3, 2026

    America 250: What Unites Us is More Important Than What Divides Us

    Public discourse often focuses on what divides us, but the survival of any community relies on the forces of unity.

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    Councilor DeLai Sets the Record Straight on Budget Recommendations
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    Mary DeLaiJun 17, 2026

    Councilor DeLai Sets the Record Straight on Budget Recommendations

    Ward 6 Councilor Mary DeLai issues a response to a piece in the Daily News, which she says misrepresented her budget recommendations.

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    Rebuttal: To Protest Trump or…Sell Your House?
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    Hugh KelleherApr 24, 2026

    Rebuttal: To Protest Trump or…Sell Your House?

    While holding a sign isn't a solution to the country's problems, it's a way to challenge the status quo and a first step toward effecting change.

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    Rebuttal: A Real Protest is More Than Just Sign Holding
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    Rebuttal: A Real Protest is More Than Just Sign Holding

    Holding signs in an ideologically homogenous town is an ineffective way to bring about real change, and serves only to divide further.

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    Rebuttal: When it Comes to Protests, Silence is Compliance
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    Rebuttal: When it Comes to Protests, Silence is Compliance

    Historically, protests have proven effective at pushing back against harmful government policies. The current protests are not only justified, but serve many actionable purposes.

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    Local Protests Divide More Than Unify
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    Local Protests Divide More Than Unify

    Protests are a fundamental American right, but when conducted performatively, they do more harm than good.

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    Are Protests Outside ICE Director’s House in West Newbury Appropriate?
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    James Charles RoyFeb 10, 2026

    Are Protests Outside ICE Director’s House in West Newbury Appropriate?

    When it became public knowledge that the Acting Director of ICE lives in West Newbury, some protested outside his house. Is this an appropriate form of protest?

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    Are Protests Outside ICE Director's House in West Newbury Appropriate?
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    James Charles RoyFeb 10, 2026

    Are Protests Outside ICE Director's House in West Newbury Appropriate?

    A look at the ethics and effectiveness of protesting outside the home of a government official.

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    We Need a New City Council President
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    Jack GarveyDec 29, 2025

    We Need a New City Council President

    This writer argues that a new City Council President is needed to ensure the council continues to be a constructive and productive force in government.

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    Why Do Americans Have an Election Lawn Sign Obsession?
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    Eben DiskinNov 14, 2025

    Why Do Americans Have an Election Lawn Sign Obsession?

    Election lawn signs are a uniquely American tradition. Why? It might be because we rely on politics to give us a sense of identity.

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    Election Report Card: Who’s Up, Who’s Down
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    James Charles RoyNov 10, 2025

    Election Report Card: Who’s Up, Who’s Down

    Now that the local election is over, this retrospective breaks down the results, and who came out on top.

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