EDITORIAL
The politics of negativityVoters are now beginning to focus on the campaign for president. Recent polls show shrinking leads for the presumed frontrunners and a closer-than-expected race in both parties. It is time for voters to pay even closer attention to the conduct of the candidates. The strategies they employ as the races tighten provide some insight into the contenders' character. More » |
OPINION
Recent crack cocaine ruling brings early Christmas present for some African AmericansChristmas may have come early this year for the families of thousands of federal inmates with crack cocaine convictions, thanks to recent actions by the U.S. Supreme Court, President Bush and the U.S. Sentencing Commission. More » |
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
No on credit scores, but yes on payment history as auto insurance rate factorOn the issue of what factors automobile insurance companies should be able to consider in making coverage decisions ("Car insurance tune-up heads for '08 collision," Dec. 27, 2007): I find that a consumer's overall credit score is unfair in determining coverage and price of coverage. More » |
