EDITORIAL
A return to old school valuesSummer is over and school is in session. Students now have the responsibility to progress academically, and educators in the public schools have to meet the achievement standards of the federal No Child Left Behind law. More » |
It's the people's moneyPresident George W. Bush and conservatives in Congress have consistently opposed more regulation for the financial industry. The unwise reliance on the self-policing capacity of the marketplace has resulted in the crisis confronting the nation. The proposed solution is for taxpayers to underwrite the cost of Wall Street's greed. More » |
OPINION
Did Palin really say she wouldn't hire blacks?Sarah Palin admittedly hasn't had much of a track record when it comes to acknowledging, let alone promoting, diversity during her short tenure as Alaska's governor. She's on record with a terse utterance on hate crimes legislation and another on cultural diversity. More » |
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Acknowledging reentry problems is a start, but policy changes are neededIn response to Daniela Caride's article "A record for life: Ex-cons battle overwhelming obstacles, odds" (Sept. 18, 2008): Thanks for highlighting the obstacles along the journey for the prison reentry process. For the past three decades, SPAN Inc. has offered crucial support services to men and women returning to the community. The three case studies referenced in your article illustrate the significant issues that must be confronted to prevent the revolving door cycle. More » |
