As both John Adams and Nikita Khrushchev reminded their colleagues, “Facts are stubborn things.” Therefore, in regard to the war in Gaza commentators and policymakers alike must recognize and ...

Reading Jay McClenaghan’s letter to the editor (May 15, 2023, “Do you remember?” Daily News of Newburyport), I’m reminded of something John Adams said: “Facts are stubborn things … .” Adams’ words ...

“Facts are stubborn things.” So, in 1770, said John Adams, who lived in an era of reason and respect for the findings and the truths to which they lead. Adams would have had difficulty comprehending ...

“Facts are stubborn things,” Founding Father John Adams reminded. “And whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” ...