EDITORIAL

Restoring America's leadership

Barack Obama's June 4, 2009, speech at Cairo University in Egypt was well-received around the world. The president called for "... a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world ... based on mutual interest and mutual respect." He indicated that this could be accomplished through "... a sustained effort to listen to each other; to learn from each other; to respect one another; and to seek common ground." More »

Change agent?

In his campaign for the White House, Barack Obama relied heavily on the theme of "change." He had discovered that voters are eager for a more responsive and open government. More »

OPINION

Another view on Patrick's contributions to the black community

This letter is written to refute the recent criticism of Gov. Deval Patrick's response towards the black community. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

In defense of Gloria Fox

I would like to express my unequivocal support for state Rep. Gloria Fox for her years of work with the prison population. They are God's children and deserve our attention too, especially when they are committed to helping to turn the lives of our children around. Rep. Fox did not do anything wrong. More »


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Do you think President Obama's international diplomacy will be effective in achieving world peace?

He's only one person. He's working for an institution that's been historically non-cooperative. Therefore, you can't expect an individual to achieve peace - you need the entire system. More »


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