Operation A.B.L.E. helps older volunteers find work
When Almin Sutton-Berkeley, a resident of Mattapan in her 50s, was laid off in 2011, she didn't wait for the jobs to come to her. "I was laid off from my job and I was at the Mattapan library," she said, "and there was a flyer and it said ... if you are unemployed, 48 and over, Operation A.B.L.E. will help you give you the tools to get back to work." More »
Advocates hail Supreme Court's health decision
Initial reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court's general upholding of the health care reform law last week ranged from praise to criticism. The American Public Health Association's (APHA) heralded the decision, while conservative groups such as the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons decried it as "a victory for those who want the Federal government to micromanage your life and medical care." More »
Paltrow's tweet heard 'round the world
It was the tweet heard 'round the world -- at least the portion of the world that pays attention to Twitter. One weekend in early June, actress Gwyneth Paltrow tweeted a picture while onstage at Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Watch the Throne" concert in Paris, with the caption "Ni**as in paris for real" (the asterisks are Paltrow's). It was a reference to the rap duo's wildly popular song, "Ni**as in Paris." And naturally, chaos ensued. More »
