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Front Page - 2012-01-26

'... 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 »


Bain Capital, private equity and capitalism

The nature of American capitalism has become part of the Republican political agenda as candidates argue about the virtues and vices of Bain Capital. This debate is fascinating from the perspective of an economist, but it has not dampened the support of the American people for the "free enterprise" system. However, I think there is a significant gap in understanding the way the world really works. More »

Proposed redistricting map in Boston falls on color lines

A coalition of black, Latino and Asian organizations released a redistricting map Monday that seeks to radically redraw the city's political boundaries and increase minority influence on the City Council. More »

Obituary: Kyle McKinney

Kyle Micah McKinney, 49, of Andover, died on Jan. 19, 2012, while undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma. More »