EDITORIAL

NAACP's super-sized mistake

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- the NAACP -- has a glorious history of efforts to eliminate racial prejudice in the United States. As its name implies, the organization was also committed from its inception to ensure advancement for minorities in other areas such as political, educational, social and economic equality. More »

OPINION

Haters insure Vick won't be 'Finally Free'

Michael Vick has done everything humanly possible to atone for his dog torturing past. He was tried, convicted and jailed. He accepted full responsibility for his actions. He's virtually prostrated himself before every animal rights group around to apologize for his actions. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Car title loans too expensive

High interest rates are one of the biggest drawbacks to car title loans ("Report: Car title loans drive some into even more debt," Bay State Banner, March 7, 2013). More »

Creating more awareness of HIV/AIDS

I am so glad to see what the Boston area is doing to stimulate dialogue and bring about change in the way the world views the HIV/AIDS crisis! Keep up the good work! More »

Some homeowners share blame for mortgage crisis

It takes two to tango. I know three families in California who received loans for homes based on highly inflated income statements. The statements were not checked out by the lenders and they all bought homes. And they all lost them. More »

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Do you believe extending the school day would improve public education?

No, because a longer day doesn't reflect or change the curriculum, teaching methods, or learning and study habits. More »