EDITORIAL

Let your voice be heard

Millions of citizens will troop to the polls on Nov. 6 to vote for president and other candidates for high office. Simple arithmetic will indicate that the participation or absence of any one individual will not affect the outcome of the election. Nonetheless, most civically engaged Americans feel a strong desire to be part of the political campaign finale. More »

OPINION

Could a third party candidate Naderize President Obama?

At first glance, their numbers are pathetic. Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein registers 3 percent of the vote nationally. Peace and Freedom Party candidate Roseanne Barr registers about the same. Justice Party presidential candidate, former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson, doesn't even rate a number count. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

U.S. Sen. Scott Brown's dismal voting record

As a graduate student on a tight budget, I constantly worry about how an emergency or unexpected expense could throw a wrench into my finances, forcing me to choose between maxing out my credit card or skipping class so I can work extra hours to pay my bills. More »

Vote and be counted

I consider the minority vote very, very important in this close election. Therefore it is important that people of color realize what the nation will be like after a Mitt Romney victory. More »

Kudos for Merren

Huge shout to you my cousin Mark Merren. ("Mark Merren: Boston's master motivator," Bay State Banner, Oct. 25, 2012). More »

ROVING CAMERA

How do you believe the Boston Public Schools should improve its student assignment plans?

The problem is not school assignment, but it's the fact not all schools are up to par. Fix the schools and school assignments won't be a problem. More »