EDITORIAL
A bad betMassachusetts is facing a serious financial squeeze, and no one seems to know how to generate the needed revenue during an economic decline. More » |
Media wronged Rev. WrightSome distinguished preachers in the black church are known for their fire-and-brimstone sermons. While they vigorously condemn racial abuse in America, their sermons tend to mollify the pent up anger of their parishioners rather than inspire hatred against whites. More » |
OPINION
An absurd litmus test for blackThe recent controversy regarding Sen. Barack Obama?s 20-year relationship with his pastor, mentor and spiritual adviser, Dr. Jeremiah Wright, has been instructive. To this point, most African Americans were skeptical that a black president could be elected in our lifetimes. We thought the requirements were nearly insurmountable: Build a national political organization; raise tens, if not hundreds of millions of dollars; possess top-notch academic and political credentials; and appeal to a substantial number of white voters. More » |
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Subprime mortgages:Communities are grappling with souring subprime mortgages and a jump in foreclosures. Many people took on subprime loans assuming home prices would keep rising and refinancing would be easy. Neither proved true. More » |
