EDITORIAL

A case of false arrest

Almost one year ago, the noted Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates was arrested at his Cambridge home. Upon returning from a business trip in China, Gates was unable to open his front door. When he and his driver forced the door to gain entry, someone passing by thought that they might be burglars, so she notified the police. More »

OPINION

Fatherhood a luxury, not a necessity

We all should be absolutely alarmed by the current state of fatherhood in this country. It is terribly troubling that our society accepts fatherhood as a luxury, not a necessity. An involved, loving, active father has become the exception in this country, and it's time we make it the norm again. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Quality education is a vital link to development

The Brandeis study on the wealth gap between whites and blacks is important data that requires critical attention and action. More »

ROVING CAMERA

Do you think efforts to curb racial profiling have been effective in reducing unwarranted police stops?

I don't see any changes More »