EDITORIAL

The new Jim Crow

The inscription on the great seal of the United States is "E pluribus, unum" -- from many, one. The ideal is that immigrants come to this country from all over the world, and regardless of their ethnicity and the peculiarities of their culture they are quickly transformed into Americans. More »

OPINION

Twenty years after the flames: the Rodney King beating verdict and the LA riots

For two fateful days at the end of April and the first day of May 1992, I ducked around police cordons and barricades, and cringed in fear at the cackle of police gunfire. I choked and was blinded by the thick, acrid smoke that at times blotted out the sun and gave an eerie, surreal feel to Los Angeles. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

State bill offers options for citizens with disabilities

This year, we've heard a lot about shrinking budgets and tightening belts. As the brother of two young men with developmental disabilities, I worry that these budget cuts will diminish my family's options and my brothers' opportunities. More »

ROVING CAMERA

Do you believe that state legislators should consider a 'stand your ground' law here in Massachusetts?

Yes, if the "Stand Your Ground Law" is modified to mimic the key principles within the "Castle Doctrine" which allows a person who legally owns a fire arm to protect their home if an intruder enters and threatens to inflict serious bodily harm. More »