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Opinion

EDITORIAL

The power of love

The political discourse was so vitriolic in November's congressional elections that many Americans feared it would lead to physical violence. When the armed assault on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and others hit the news, the nation held its collective breath. No one in his right mind would advocate the assassination of public officials in America. More »

OPINION

President Obama does fulfill King's dream

The parallel couldn't have been more stunning. One was a mass march for justice and equality; the other was a mass memorial for tolerance and remembrance. The mass march was the March on Washington in 1963. Dr. Martin Luther King's landmark "I Have a Dream" speech was both a measured and moving call for black and white unity to end segregation and racial injustice. But in a bigger sense, it was a plea for tolerance and civility. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

A heartfelt thanks

Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries thanks the residents of Boston for their longstanding support through the donation of clothing and household goods. More »


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What does the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday mean to you?

This once solemn holiday is now a commercial event - and that's sad. More »