'... Strong and smart'
Lastly, I ask [the state Legislature] to continue your support of our public safety plan and send me a crime bill that is both strong and smart. More »
Proposed '3 strikes' bill not a solution
Mothers for Justice and Equality (MJE) is a group founded by women who have lost children to violence. Because of our unfortunate circumstances, we are in a unique position to comment on the "Three strikes you're out" bill under consideration by the Legislature. More »
MA must say no to proposed voter ID legislation
As the presidential election season nears, Massachusetts residents have come under a right wing national assault designed to effectively suppress voting rights for African Americans, Latinos, Asians, young people and the elderly. More »
in the Mix
It was the afro that I saw first, and then the slim build of Shea Rose appeared in the doorway, leading to the entrance to Cafe 939. She was coming from one of her part-time jobs and luckily we were able to meet before she headed on to her next job at (the store) Free People. More »