EDITORIAL
Closing the gap in wealthWith this issue, the Bay State Banner launches a new monthly section called "BannerBiz." Its editorial objective is to inform readers of the importance of entrepreneurship, professional success in the business world and relevant economic issues. More » |
OPINION
A Look Back in Anger: Poet-Prophet Gil Scott-HeronNEW YORK - American soldiers patrol the villages and valleys of a distant land in search of an elusive enemy. The White House calls it a war of necessity. Protesters call it business as usual. More » |
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dangerous cutsAt a recent Domestic Violence Awareness Month candlelight vigil, I read aloud the names of each of the women, men and children who have died in Massachusetts as a result of domestic violence in 2009. As I spoke each name, an event participant came forward to light and hold a candle in honor of that person. Soon, we had 23 people spanning the room. Their candles formed an arcing line of small, flickering flames, each one representing a life that had been extinguished by a spouse, family member or loved one. More » |
