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Opinion: Sheriff again ignoring his responsibilities

To the editor: Once again Sheriff Thomas Hodgson’s energy, attention and resources have been concentrated on his personal ego and agenda rather than on the job he was elected to do. While Hodgson is complaining and leading a small cohort of other...

Opinion: End our reliance on mass incarceration

To the editor: I am writing in support of H.1905/S.2030 An Act Establishing a Jail and Prison Construction Moratorium, a bill currently before the Massachusetts legislature that would put a five-year pause on jail and prison design, construction,...
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Opinion: Indian symbol honors history

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To the editor: In the late 50, sports cars such as Porche, MG, Trimph, VW, Alpha Romeo and others were becoming more common and the South Coast area had many enthusiastic owners who formed clubs. It was customary to have a badge to identify the club...

Opinion: When is a nickname offensive?

To the editor: When is a team name offensive and when is a team name not offensive? Native Americans are offended when their identity and culture are used for the names, mascots, and symbols for sports teams. We know this because they and many non-...

Opinion: On the Indian logo

To the editor: Dartmouth High School’s Indian mascot, a fixture of the school since the 1970s, is on his way out. School principal Ross Thibault calls him “divisive.” I think the School Committee will agree. “What is a mascot supposed to stand for?...

Opinion: Hodgson must be removed

To the editor: Three significant developments occurred during the pandemic period in Bristol County that are worthy of reiteration and public attention. First and foremost, the Department of Homeland Security cancelled both contracts with Sheriff...

Opinion: Without ICE dungeon, Sheriff can focus on his job

To the editor, On May 2, 2020, Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson declared that he would welcome an investigation of the events of May 1, 2020 at his ICE detention center. The investigation found that the office “violated the civil rights of the...

Opinion: Time to retire the Dartmouth Indian logo

To the editor: After reading many articles in local publications about the lack of action on the Indian logo, it's long overdue and time that we retire the Dartmouth High School Indian mascot. A better way to honor our Native American heritage would...

Opinion: Universities should offer open textbooks

To the editor: The call for educated candidates in the world of careers increases every year, yet the question of expensive textbooks and resources is swept under the rug. How are students expected to become these “perfect” employees when they must...

Opinion: Vocational schools need high admissions standards

To the editor: The current admission practice of Greater New Bedford’s vocational school is based on grades, attendance, disciplinary records and recommendation from guidance counselors. A member of the New Bedford school committee and...