West Side story: Alderman pays it forward to the community that made him stronger

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Bill Barry has been in the thick of local politics for many years, but this week has been momentous for him. He’s experiencing his first Democratic Convention, ever. And he’s not just there as a political tourist; he’s a delegate representing New Hampshire, an unexpected turn of events for a guy who’s come to expect good things in life.

The Soapbox: Social Security is on the ballot. Trump wants to cut it.

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Like many Granite Staters, I’ve worked hard and paid for decades into Social Security and Medicare. I earned these benefits and I’ll count on them in my retirement. But let’s be clear: Social Security and Medicare are under attack by Donald Trump and the extreme MAGA Republicans who are threatening to slash them.