One bright light has gone out: A tribute to PBS Newshour’s Mark Shields

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Sunday, July 3, 2022

Mark was more than a brilliant political commentator, he was a good friend. I think back fondly to our meetings over lunch in Washington, DC where we’d talk policy, debate, and enjoy swapping stories over our mutual love of American politics. Mark was one of those rare political whizzes who could disagree with you without being disagreeable. He was always ready to hear a counterpoint but was more than ready to counter you right back.

More executive action? Yes, but be thoughtful about where

Monday, September 23, 2024Thursday, May 19, 2022

While the administration is off to a good start, even the president’s most ardent supporters would admit there have been setbacks, like Congress’s failure to pass the Build Back Better agenda and voting rights legislation.

NCAA Women’s Tournament: It’s time for equal access to facilities, equal attention to marketing and branding

Monday, September 23, 2024Wednesday, April 7, 2021

There is absolutely no reason that in 2021 the NCAA should be giving preferential treatment to one tournament over the other when both are played by dedicated athletes at the top of their game.

We must regain our moral compass

Monday, September 23, 2024Sunday, June 28, 2020

Have we as a nation lost our moral compass? At a time when our lives should be better, they are not. When we should be looking to our leaders for direction, we find nothing. I have lived in the best of times and have benefitted from hard work and the opportunities given to me. My work as a public servant has made me feel that I am part of trying to make things better. But I see today that the opportunities I had as a young man are less abundant than they once were, and that those whom we once looked to for direction are not the pillars of leadership they once were either.

Regaining our place as a world leader

Monday, September 23, 2024Monday, February 24, 2020

As the Democratic primary season goes on and the President raises havoc around the nation and the world, it is time we look back at the lessons of history. Our history offers us a picture of what we should be doing to regain the respect of the rest of the world. We have provided leadership to the free world and we now have a chance to regain that esteemed place.

Why I Support Joe Biden

Monday, September 23, 2024Monday, January 27, 2020

Perhaps most important, Joe Biden cares about people. You see it when he looks at you. You see it when he meets people. He is genuine. I’ve seen it in every campaign event or stop I’ve done with him in Manchester. It’s a quality that’s far too rare in politics, and one that we need in our elected officials.

Presidential candidates should not threaten Americans’ retirement savings

Monday, September 23, 2024Tuesday, January 7, 2020

There’s a reason the FTT tax is often referred to as a “retirement tax.” It would put a levy on trades within the 401(k)s, 403(b)s, pension funds, and other accounts that seniors rely on. This would compromise their annual earnings and make it more difficult to cover basic living expenses.

Op/Ed: Why I support Bill Gardner

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Sunday, November 25, 2018

The First in the Nation Primary is here because Bill has worked tirelessly to keep it in our state. We vote in record numbers, we are noted for good and clean elections, and our Secretary has been cited year after year for his service.

D’Allesandro: Why I’m running for State Senate

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Monday, October 29, 2018

On November 6th, the citizens of the 20th Senate District will be voting for their state senator. The people must look at the record and cast their ballot for the person whom they believe will best represent them.

Candidate’s Corner: A Time To Think

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Monday, September 24, 2018

As I gear up for re-election, I want to pass along some thoughts I have. You are all good people and your help has always been a part of any success I have had.

Healthcare is Vital

Monday, January 20, 2025Thursday, June 7, 2018

Our state seized the opportunities offered through federal healthcare reforms to make a difference for local residents.

Courage in Canada

Monday, September 23, 2024Thursday, April 26, 2018

This was a terrible situation and it called for a person to exercise restraint and perform his duty to protect. What a story and what pride for his fellow officers and the country as a whole.

Solving the Opioid Crisis Requires That We All Work Together

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Friday, April 13, 2018

We must start at the source of the problem and solve the need with a plan of action that gives us the results we desire. This effort requires an “all hands on deck” effort and the major players must be all in.

When Do We Wake Up?

Monday, September 23, 2024Sunday, February 4, 2018

When a child is lost, a part of your life goes away and you never get over the deep feeling of sadness. Why does this happen in the greatest country in the world? What has caused this to happen? I don’t have a simple answer, but I ask our society to think about this every day.