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Two local artists teamed up on an album, one who recently experienced homelessness.

Crimes involving ghost guns have increased across the country, according to the Department of Justice.

Meaningful debate absent Why are Socialist Workers Party members incapable of making serious contributions? Peter Manson looks at the third and final internal bulletin With the annual conference (January 8-10) about to take place online, what better time to discuss the third and final Pre-Conference Bulletin (PCB), which was sent out to all SWP members just before Christmas? To remind readers, it is only during the three-month pre-conference period that SWP comrades are permitted to circulate t...

I READ with concern Ruth Davidson’s recent comments in favour of assisted dying ("Davidson: My mistake on assisted dying bill", The Herald, December 28). One of the reasons is her grief at changes brought by dementia to those she loves. I have great sympathy for her situation but disagree with her conclusion. People who are disabled or dependent are of extraordinary value and worth. Society should reaffirm this when they feel of little worth or dread dependence. When we acquiesce that s...