EDITORIAL

Inciting racial passions

One of the major conflicts in the nation's capitol in recent years was the effort to establish the Bureau of Consumer Protection. Battlefield reports made it clear that Elizabeth Warren performed with competence and courage under fire. In fact, Republican opposition to her appointment as the first director of the new agency was so hostile that she graciously withdrew so that her presence would not impede the agency's inauguration. More »

OPINION

GOP plays fast and furious with Holder

House Majority leader John Boehner's "green light" to the GOP-controlled House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to consider a contempt of Congress citation against Attorney General Eric Holder is just the latest in the continuing dance of political gamesmanship the GOP is playing with President Obama. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Unsung Heroes

As we approach Mother's Day May 13, we will undoubtedly be inundated with commercial advertisement touting the value of motherhood. More »

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According to the latest statistics, overall crime in Boston has declined by 25 percent over the last five years. Do you feel safer?

In some ways, I do. But I've never not felt safe. I'm more interested in recidivism and breaking that cycle so we can go forward. More »