EDITORIAL
Looking back to move forwardResidents of Boston's high-crime areas have an understandable concern about policies that will make life safer in their neighborhoods. However, one issue should be abundantly clear: The primary job of the police is not to prevent crime. It is to apprehend those who are believed to be criminal perpetrators. More » |
OPINION
No, you're not crazy - know you're not crazyIt is there. It's seen, perhaps prayed about, rarely discussed and even more infrequently treated. It is weakening our families, setting the stage for self-medication through drugs, alcohol and toxic relationships, and undermining our children's ability to realize their full potential. More » |
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
NAACP remains relevant, but could use revitalizationIt always amuses me when I read criticisms about the NAACP's addressing issues in the community like those raised in the Banner's recent article about Baratunde Thurston ("Dot commentary," Arts and Entertainment, May 21, 2009). The days of marching and protesting in response to overt forms of racism are long gone. In today's society, racism and the issues that stem from it are more covert and systemic, which necessitates more time, planning and strategy to even shed light on the issues, let alone establish enough influence to address and solve them in a meaningful way. More » |
