Opinion

To the editor: “By the way, what is also historic about that, in many ways — it was the closest election for president of the United States in the 21st century,” Kamala Harris said. “Period. Period.” Yes, this is from the mouth of Kamala Harris while being interviewed at Howard University as she was promoting her new book written by a person named Geraldine Brooks. Now, we all know this is complete malarkey, as Joe Biden would say, so why did she say it? One…

The Marblehead Food Pantry is preparing for an increase in registration. Our November wish list for food donations includes the following: (Foods must have a current expiration date. No opened packages and no dented cans.) Ground coffee (12oz–1lb)TeaOatmeal packetsOatmeal 18 oz containersUnsweetened cerealPasta sauce2lb bags of white riceWhite tuna in waterSardinesShelf stable milkCanned and dry black beansCanned and dry kidney beansVegetable cooking oil (24oz)Flour (2lb bag)Granola barsEnsure or Boost Our intake location is at the Masonic Lodge side entrance: 62 Pleasant St. We are open there…

To the editor: The Marblehead Ministerial Association would like to express our deep concern and disappointment over the recent discovery of antisemitic, racist and sexist graffiti on our school property. Such acts are not only hateful but also completely contrary to the values of respect, inclusion and safety that our community strives to uphold. Antisemitism, racism and sexism are not abstract concepts — they cause real harm to real people in our community. Vandalism that targets others based on religion, race or gender is more…

To the editor: The United States is a consumer society. Nearly 70% of our economy is driven by consumer spending. On the positive side, these spending habits give “we the people” the power of the purse, the opportunity to determine where and how we spend our disposable income. So, take a minute to think about your own spending. Whose bottom line do you want to support, the giant corporations who fund an administration that is putting our democracy in jeopardy or your local businesses who…