Renée Loth
Cognoscenti contributor
Renée Loth is a columnist for The Boston Globe. She served on the editorial board of the Globe for 16 years, and was editor of the editorial page from 2000 to 2009.
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Changing the clocks twice a year is jarring. That’s why we should keep doing it
I love the unexpected arrival of golden spring evenings, the vaguely pagan sense of being reborn with the light, even the quirky ritual of resetting my watch, writes Renee Loth.
It's election season. The newspaper endorsement should endure
Yes, it's risky for newspapers to take a stand, writes Renee Loth. But newspapers must be more than traffic cops, waving around opinions regardless of their relevance or truth.
Long Live The Nanny State! (Without It, You Might Be Eating Horse Meat Right Now)
For many Americans, what grates most about bans is the government deciding it knows better than we do what is good for us. But maybe it does.
Massachusetts Primary: A Narrow Clinton Victory, And The Limits Of Sanders' Appeal
In the past six months, the country has seemed stricken with a fever of anti-establishment thrill-seeking. But in Massachusetts, where turnout broke records, voters recognized the gravity of what’s at...
Millions Are Living On $2 A Day — Yes, In The United States
Countless Americans are living on virtually no income. The shocking fact of these families and the complex strategies they use to survive is a national disgrace.
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In 'Spotlight,' Investigative Journalism Gets Its Due
If this respectful, honest tribute can restore some of the shine to a struggling profession and remind the public why quality journalism is worth paying for, it’s a start.
Democratic Debate: A Glimmer Of Hope In A Mean Political Season
Tuesday night’s Democratic presidential debate was a meaty, high-minded affair.
Carly, Hillary And The Politics Of Gender
Do we want diversity in the name of simple equity? Or do we want women to bring a different perspective and promote a different agenda?
There's An Obvious Solution To The Growing Teacher Shortage
Teachers have a job with the highest stakes, and the lowest prestige. When they aren’t paid well, our children -- and our nation -- become a little poorer.
It’s Time To Stop Laughing At Donald Trump
Up until now, it’s been tempting to dismiss Trump as harmless entertainment on the long dull road to the presidential nomination. But his campaign has become more dangerous than that.