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Opinion

EDITORIAL

A sobering reality

Fifty years ago it was a serious stigma for a child to be born out of wedlock. The child carried the label ?illegitimate? for life, and the social status of the mother declined. More »

OPINION

GOP again has its sights on the voting rights act

The landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act must be renewed every 25 years. In 1981, despite some grumbles and idle threats to oppose its renewal from a few in the Reagan administration, Pres. Reagan dutifully signed the renewal legislation. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Better Business Bureau offers tax tips

Boston tax season is upon us again and the Better Business Bureau of Eastern MA, ME, RI & VT (BBB) is encouraging taxpayers to do some legwork before selecting tax preparation help. According to the IRS, taxpayers are legally responsible for what?s on their tax return even if it is prepared by someone else, so it?s important to choose carefully when hiring an individual or firm to prepare your return. More »