In the Public Square

On February 24, 2026, a revelatory event occurred in the public life of America. During his annual State of the Union speech, President Trump made this request to the assembled members of Congress:

“If you agree with this statement, then stand up and show your support: The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.”

All the Republicans stood to agree. Nearly all the Democrats remained seated.

It seems that protecting American citizens is not an issue that much interests Democrats.

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Now in his second term serving as President, Donald J. Trump has pursued his goal to Make America Great Again — despite the lawfare and roadblocks thrown up by the entrenched and often-shadowy agents of stagnation.

And yet... our own Common­wealth of Massa­chusetts is still racing down the path of decline, as our out-of-touch state government maneuvers to implement strange and divisive policies, seeking to “engineer” our society into a shape chosen by the elite class, showing no concern for the negative impact on ordin­ary people. On the other hand, Republicans are connected to the real world where people live — where the freedom for individuals to choose is still regarded as a fundamental human right.

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The Townsend Republican Town Committee typically meets during the third week of each month, usually in Townsend’s Memorial Hall (the town hall).

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