EDITORIAL

When the invisible hand fails

With the Fourth of July celebration, thoughtful Americans reflect on the inspiring words of the nation's Declaration of Independence, which states: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. More »

OPINION

Why Obama still says no to gay marriage

President Barack Obama thundered to the throngs at the recent LGBT Leadership Council fundraising bash in New York. "I believe that gay couples deserve the same legal rights as every couple in the country," he said. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Correctional system needs accountability, transparency

The groundswell of support for external, independent oversight of the Massachusetts correctional system is coming from many directions. The message is loud and clear: Accountability and transparency are essential if we expect the crisis in the state and county correctional system to be defused. What happens in the cell block has ramifications for what happens on the city block. More »

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Is the national economy solely to blame for the high unemployment rate among minorities?

No, because the economy affected everyone across the board! It's not a civil rights thing. More »