EDITORIAL

The politics of change

A number of old political axioms fell in Iowa after the Jan. 3 presidential caucuses. If those shifting trends hold, the nature of the political process will be substantially changed in the future. More »

OPINION

New year brings new hope for early education

The turn of the calendar to the new year offers an opportunity for reflection on where we've been, the lessons we've learned and how we can better ourselves for the future. Unfortunately, many resolutions to help our children better succeed in school have been broken. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Story on head wraps a public service for afflicted readers

I am grateful for Daniela Caride's article on Imani McFarlane's recent workshop at Egleston Square Library ("African head wraps to uplift the spirit," Jan. 3, 2008). There are many women among the Banner's readership who suffer from hair loss caused by diseases like cancer and lupus and/or heredity. More »

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What do you think of Barack Obama's new status as one of the Democratic frontrunners?

It feels like it's too good to be true. It's been a long time coming. More »