EDITORIAL

An unconstitutional standard

In New York City, a black or Latino male between the ages of 14 and 24 has a great likelihood of being stopped by the police and frisked for weapons or drugs. All it takes to run afoul of the law, according to police reports, is to be guilty of "furtive movements." More »

OPINION

Why Romney will pick a boring white guy for vice president

The word from GOP insiders close to presumptive GOP presidential contender Mitt Romney is that he will pick "a boring white guy" as his vice presidential running mate. That's true for one obvious reason and another even more fundamental reason about the vice presidency. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Boston's mixed message

It is ironic that Mayor Thomas Menino and Barbara Ferrer of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are promoting a citywide campaign encouraging Bostonians to shed collectively 1 million pounds over the next year. More »

ROVING CAMERA

Who will you be remembering for Memorial Day?

My grandmother. She was a true pioneer and I wouldn?t be where I am today without her. More »