LOCAL NEWS
MLK Breakfast honors King's dream, legacyMore than 40 years have passed since the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but attendees at the recent MLK Memorial Breakfast were reminded why it's important to remember his dream. More » |
Proposed redistricting map in Boston falls on color linesA 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 » |
Bain Capital, private equity and capitalismThe 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 » |
'A Chance in the World'"I'm surprised at how courageous people think I am," said Steve Pemberton, author of "A Chance in the World: An Orphan Boy, a Mysterious Past, and How He Found a Place Called Home." More » |
'... 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 » |
Obituary: Kyle McKinneyKyle Micah McKinney, 49, of Andover, died on Jan. 19, 2012, while undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma. More » |
'Sugar' tackles diabetes, slavery, racial inequalityRobbie McCauley knows the sweet and the bitter in life full well. A remarkable Renaissance woman, she has won deserved acclaim as a wide-ranging educator and envelope-pushing writer, director and actress. More » |
MA must say no to proposed voter ID legislationAs 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 » |
Proposed '3 strikes' bill not a solutionMothers 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 » |
NATIONAL NEWS
'Red Tails' shoots down stereotypes on black pilotsLast week, I attended the New York premiere of a new George Lucas film about the heroic exploits of the all-black fighter pilot squadron that helped America defeat the Nazis in World War II. I am not in the business of promoting new movies. But, there are several reasons that compel me to highlight the release of "Red Tails," the story of the pioneering Tuskegee Airmen. More » |
