MBTA researches youth T pass, extends student pass
Outgoing Transportation Secretary James A. Aloisi Jr. has agreed to research the feasibility of creating a youth pass, which would allow riders between the ages of 12 and 21 to ride the MBTA for a reduced fare. More »
Ramadan brings debate on Egypt's split personality
CAIRO - The holy month of Ramadan has brought out Egypt's cultural split personality, twisting Egyptians into knots over whether their society is secular, Muslim or a muddled mix. Two furious debates have been raging through the season in the Arab world?s most populous nation. More »
Dueling 'racist' claims defuse once powerful word
Everybody's racist, it seems. Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson? Racist, because he shouted "You lie!" at the first black president. Health care protesters, affirmative action supporters? Racist. And Barack Obama? He's the "Racist in Chief," wrote a leader of the recent conservative protest in Washington. But if everybody's racist, is anyone? More »
Mass. leaders lining up behind resort casino push
Massachusetts' top political leaders are lining up behind a push for resort-style casinos as the state searches for new revenues in the face of continued grim fiscal forecasts. More »
