Commentary: Jesse Jackson’s message of hope lives on
It feels right that he died during Black History Month, because he was Black history.
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'Tis The Season For Finding Joy In The Midst Of All The Madness
“What’s today?” cried Scrooge calling downward to a boy in Sunday clothes.“Today?” replied the boy, “Why, Christmas Day!”I’ve always enjoyed the end of… -
Naming And Shaming Is Not Enough
A Columbia sociology professor propositioned young Barnard interns who were his research assistants and, when they refused, took their names off joint… -
Bitcoin Publishing: Why The Digital Media Bubble Is About To Burst
The digital media bubble is neither as ephemeral nor as notorious as the bitcoin bubble. After all, no one is getting rich from digital media. And when… -
UPDATED: Mass. State House 'Harassment': A Case Study
Eileen Fitzgerald tried reporting what she saw as wrongful behavior at the Massachusetts State House.That was in 2008. Last year, the Commonwealth paid… -
Brace Yourselves For Even More Sexual Harassment Allegations
It’s hard to believe that one year ago this week I was talking about sexual harassment. Recalling the victims of Daniel Holtzclaw, the veteran police… -
With The Herald Changing Hands, Five Ideas To Make It Better
If I had a nickel for every time someone predicted the death of the Boston Herald over the past 25 years, I would have — well, many nickels. So I see last… -
This Holiday Season, Try Driving Distraction-Free
My cell phone doesn’t ring while I’m driving, and my incoming texts don’t beep or chime. The only sounds in my car these days come from my radio or from… -
Al Franken, Democrats, And The 'Moral Obligation To Win'
Watching Al Franken chased out of the Senate by his own colleagues, having been denied a chance to appear before the ethics committee, you understand why…
