Sandra Kent

Executive Features Editor at Boston Herald

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Editorial: Fernandes Anderson raises the bar on City Council dysfunction

6 days ago | bostonherald.com | Sandra Kent

The latest episode of the Boston soap opera “As the City Council Turns” was a doozy. Disgraced District Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson was a no-show to Wednesday’s meeting, and At-Large Councilor Julia Mejia blocked an effort for the council to take a stance on Fernandes Anderson’s job status. There’s a lot to unpack here.
Editorial: Report a further embarrassment for Harvard

1 week ago | bostonherald.com | Sandra Kent

The Trump administration has turned a spotlight on Harvard, one of the nation’s most esteemed institutions of higher learning, primarily over allegations of antisemitism. Last month the White House froze $2.2 billion in federal funds designated for the university, and Harvard has responded with a lawsuit.
Editorial: Mass. must act fast to boost private job growth - or else

1 week ago | bostonherald.com | Sandra Kent

A new report puts Massachusetts politicians on notice — get a grip on housing costs and taxes or the state is in for a world of hurt. According to a policy brief from the Pioneer Institute, while nearly every state has expanded private sector employment since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Massachusetts has seen a net decline in private sector job growth. This puts the state’s economic health and long-term prosperity at serious risk.
Rice: The importance of remembering VE Day

1 week ago | bostonherald.com | Sandra Kent

As the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on May 8, we reflect on the enduring significance of Allied unity, military preparedness, and the preservation of history. On May 8, 1945, the Allied forces achieved a monumental victory with the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany, bringing an end to World War II in Europe. This triumph was the result of unwavering collaboration among nations, strategic military planning, and the resilience of countless individuals.
Editorial: Extend Trump’s 2017 income tax reform bill

1 week ago | bostonherald.com | Sandra Kent

Markets have stabilized somewhat as President Donald Trump’s team negotiates trade deals with various nations and the White House tempers its more extreme instincts on tariffs. The White House could also make additional headway on the economy by moving faster to extend Trump’s 2017 tax cuts. Tax relief remains a winning issue for Republicans and the president.
Cat, family bedeviled by FHS

1 week ago | bostonherald.com | Sandra Kent

Dear Dr. John,My daughter owns a mixed breed cat that is very aggressive at times and can seem to almost act neurotic. She did some research on this condition. Apparently, it’s called Hyperesthesia Syndrome. The cat’s skin seems to move on her back in weird ways, almost as if she is uncomfortable. Is there a specific cause? When it starts up, she is prone to growling and hissing.
Fun-loving Garrett enjoys creative play

1 week ago | bostonherald.com | Sandra Kent

Garrett is an energetic, fun-loving boy who lights up any space he’s in —whether he’s soaring on the trampoline or adventuring through the backyard. Inside, he channels that same enthusiasm into creative play, carefully coloring and drawing letters and numbers on his whiteboard. He also delights in methodical sorting tasks, patiently examining each toy before arranging it in neat order — a clear sign of his curiosity and keen attention to detail.
Fang: Are influencer opinions bought and sold?

1 week ago | bostonherald.com | Sandra Kent

Your addictive doomscrolling on X, TikTok or Instagram may also be the latest nexus for millions of dollars in secret political corruption. Over the last month, the problem has come into sharp relief. Newly surfaced documents show that more than 500 social media creators were part of a covert electioneering effort by Democratic donors to shape the presidential election in favor of Kamala Harris.
Editorial: Accused Tesla torcher’s release a win for progressive agenda

1 week ago | bostonherald.com | Sandra Kent

It’s not the Twinkie defense, but it’s darn close.
Editorial: Dems double down on vulgar language - to what end?

1 week ago | bostonherald.com | Sandra Kent

If Democrats think the path back to voters’ hearts runs through a minefield of f-bombs, they’re in for another rough election cycle. We get it — Democrats got walloped, hate what is happening now and are engaged in a lot of soul-searching. We admire self-reflection. But banking on f-bombs is the political equivalent of getting curtain bangs after a breakup or a red sports car when you turn 50. Such are desperate decisions made in an effort to reinvent oneself that almost always end in despair.