[ PRINT | SHARE ]
[X]

News

LOCAL NEWS

Warren, Brown vie for black votes as election day draws near

If campaign signs and mailers are any indication of votes, incumbent Sen. Scott Brown might actually be doing well in Boston's black community. More »

Coalition urges state voters to support Ballot Question 4

A coalition of community activists and elected officials urged Massachusetts voters to support a ballot measure that calls on Congress to support social programs, increase taxes on the rich and cut military spending to fund domestic priorities. More »

Redistricting plan needed for black community

Unless something dramatic occurs over the next week, the Boston City Council will vote into law redistricting legislation that will effectively suppress black, Latino and Asian political power in the city for the next decade; retard the civic and electoral formation of communities of color and significantly alter the political preconditions that would lead to the election of the city's first black mayor. More »

New book explores legacy of passing

During the first debate, Sen. Scott Brown accused his Democratic challenger, Elizabeth Warren, of misleading the public about her race. More »

Jeanette Boone-Smith

Jeanette Boone-Smith was born on Nov. 24, 1934 in Englewood, N.J. She went to be with The Lord on Oct. 23, 2012, in her home, surrounded by family and friends after an extended illness. More »

Boston a great bet for federal investments

Over the past 19 years, the City of Boston has come together to build vibrant neighborhoods and create inclusive opportunities for all residents. More »

NATIONAL NEWS

Obama's views on education make him the clear choice

In the day-to-day pre-election grind, it's easy to get so bogged down in the 24-hour news cycle that we start to lose sight of what's actually at stake in this presidential election. More »

HEALTH

Shooting hoops for hope

Either the forecast was wrong or Mother Nature simply had her own plans. But instead of the gloomy fall day predicted for last Saturday, the sun managed to make its presence felt just in time for the start of Score 4 More Inc.'s Second Annual Charity Basketball Game and Health Expo. More »

Sexually transmitted diseases

Merilin Castillo, 18, has the next phase of her life pretty much set. She plans to enter Harvard College in the fall to study U.S. history and social science. More »

Never too old to learn -- or be tested

STDs are not just for kids anymore. At least that's what people aged 45 and older are now learning. It could be because people are living longer or maybe it's the baby boomers that just refuse to admit to advancing age. In all probability, the biggest culprit is ignorance. More »

STDs: Knowledge is the best defense

Every year, an estimated 19 million people find they have sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The bad news isn't distributed equally. Nearly half are ages 15 to 24. Reported rates of chlamydia and syphilis were roughly nine times higher among African Americans than among whites, and gonorrhea more than 20 times higher More »

A closer look

Generally, sexually transmitted diseases that are caused by bacteria or parasites are easy to treat. Often one dose or injection of antibiotics can do the trick. More »