EDITORIAL
A questionable historyA valued Christmas present for Maxine Waters would be the dismissal of the charges against her before the House Ethics Committee. Since 1990 Waters has aggressively represented her Los Angeles congressional district. But Waters' battle is a boon for us all. While she has won the strong support of her constituents, Waters' liberal positions have aggravated others. More » |
OPINION
Repealing health care law would worsen disparities in medical conditionsDespite progress in the overall health of the U.S. population over the last few decades, African Americans still lag behind in almost every measure of health. A major reason for this is that African Americans are less likely to have health insurance. In fact, one in five blacks are uninsured today and that number is rising. More » |
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Building a sustainable economyThe Dec. 10 Bay State Banner editorial titled "Rich versus poor" is healthy food for thought. It serves as an excellent basis for discussion and path forward to an otherwise stuck debate over our core values. More » |
