Obama's views on education make him the clear choice

In the day-to-day pre-election grind, it's easy to get so bogged down in the 24-hour news cycle that we start to lose sight of what's actually at stake in this presidential election. We simply can't afford to do that this year, especially when two such different visions and plans for our country's future are offered. More »

New book explores legacy of passing

During the first debate, Sen. Scott Brown accused his Democratic challenger, Elizabeth Warren, of misleading the public about her race. More »

in the Mix

Known to hip hop fans as RZA, the Grammy-Award winning leader of the Wu-Tang Clan, Robert "Bobby" Fitzgerald Diggs grew up on a diet of martial arts films on Staten Island. More »

Pop Up Plus brings curve-friendly fashion to Hub

Some would say curvy women have it better than they used to. With the prominence of Oscar winners like Octavia Spencer and Mo'Nique and Cover Girl spokeswoman Queen Latifah, one would think the stigma surrounding women with larger frames is diminishing. More »


Coalition urges state voters to support Ballot Question 4

A coalition of community activists and elected officials urged Massachusetts voters to support a ballot measure that calls on Congress to support social programs, increase taxes More »

Redistricting plan needed for black community

Unless something dramatic occurs over the next week, the Boston City Council will vote into law redistricting legislation that will effectively suppress black, Latino and Asian political power in the city for the next decade More »

Shooting hoops for hope

Either the forecast was wrong or Mother Nature simply had her own plans. More »