EDITORIAL

A distorted view

Americans rarely have an opportunity to vote for an African American for high office. Until the emergence of Barack Obama, many blacks believed that whites would not vote for a black candidate because of racial divisions. Nonetheless, blacks continued to go to the polls in presidential elections to vote for their favorite candidates - regardless of color or ethnicity. More »

OPINION

Political buyer beware

The media is awash in stories about how women - except for some of us old gals over 50 - are flocking to Barack Obama in droves and away from Hillary Clinton. Feminists are pitted against feminists as to which candidate, if elected, would be better for women, and many younger women are arguing with their mothers and aunties. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Marshall respected as "community treasure"

I was thrilled to read the Banner's recent article on my friend (and sometimes Franklin Park walking buddy) Bob Marshall ("A lifetime champion of educational equity," May 8, 2008). He is a bona fide city and community treasure. More »

ROVING CAMERA

Do you think Hillary Clinton's decision to continue her campaign is hurting the Democratic Party?

Not really. We have Obama. She's hurting herself. More »