EDITORIAL

Menino's opportunity

At election time, the candidate's dirty laundry often finds its way into the campaign. While unpleasant, this process is often helpful to incumbents, who tend to be less aware of their shortcomings. More »

A Veteran's Day salute

Chivalry is dead! The ardent supporters of Women's liberation would undoubtedly yell, "and none too soon." Public policy outlawing gender discrimination has provided a plethora of opportunities for women to develop their skills. That is indeed a good thing. More »

OPINION

Life sentences for juveniles are cruel and unusual

The United States Supreme Court will hold oral arguments on November 9 in two cases, Sullivan v. Florida and Graham v. Florida, which will determine whether it is cruel and unusual punishment under the Eighth Amendment to sentence an adolescent who committed a non-homicide offense to life in prison with no opportunity for release. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Two U.S. Senate candidates want more statewide debates

The special election December 8th primary to replace Edward M. Kennedy in the United States Senate is now less than one month away. As candidates for that office, we have been campaigning across Massachusetts communicating our vision for the future to the voters. More »

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What are your wishes for American soldiers in honor of Veteran's Day

First, I'd like to thank you for your service because many people don't realize the courage it takes to fight and die for the country. More »