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People need and deserve access to affordable medicines

All Democrats and many Republicans are committed to making prescription drugs more affordable. There is one strategy that is likely to make things worse: overriding patents on drugs developed with the help of federally funded research. This “march-in” option is not a good idea. It ...

Pet peeves across the USA

What do New Hampshire and Hawaii have in common? I know your first guess is weather but I’m sorry to say you would be wrong. The correct response is the residents of the granite state and the pineapple state dislike public displays of affection. A new survey just out, studied what gets on the ...

The joy of game shows

Game shows are a staple in many families’ TV viewing schedules, especially these days when family members of all ages are quarantining under one roof. With a few exceptions, game shows tend to be family-friendly enough for even small children to watch and interesting enough that even ...

New York City is not for sissies

Ah, New York: The city that never sleeps because it’s so damn loud. It got to a point when it started to get quiet, or so I thought, after years of living there. Sometimes, when I couldn’t sleep, I would throw a spoon in the garbage disposal and turn it on. That way, I could catch a few ...

There really does have to be consequences

Last week, the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee heard from lawmakers about a Republican-backed bill that would reverse fines and penalties for businesses who violated emergency orders during the coronavirus pandemic. Rep. Andrew Prout, of Hudson, told the committee eight ...