opinion
Punish arrogant abusers of public trust harshly
The charges are new, and while those accused in the state legislative bonus scandal deserve the legal presumption of innocence, what seems to have been at the root of the alleged misconduct is as old as humanity, itself. read more »
Editorial: Go beyond parades, fireworks; do patriotic duty
The Fourth of July is a time to express patriotism, and all these activities embody love of our nation and the freedoms it bestows. read more »
Graduates, try going forward in reverse
It's scary how things change in just a few years. How's a person supposed to prepare for the future when the future is so fluid? read more »
Editorial: Don't bet the farm on long-term benefits
Which North Shore project would you bet on to have the longest delays and cost overruns before opening: Don Barden's Majestic Star Casino or Port Authority's light-rail extension? read more »
Be unAmerican -- spend your check wisely
Starting next month, mailboxes will be stuffed with government-issued checks that President George W. Bush wants us to spend to stimulate the economy. It would be better if we stimulated personal debt-reduction plans. read more »
Reviewer gives 'Juno' top rating
As film genres go, one of the weakest and most misunderstood by filmmakers is that of the "teenager coming of age" movie. read more »
Editorial: Be glad we have right to pursue happiness
Two hundred thirty-one years ago, the founders of this nation signed a mission statement for the country they intended to liberate. read more »
'Hot Fuzz' a silly, bipolar flick
Posted under:Farcical slapstick 'Blades' amusing
Figure skating in some ways is not unlike professional wrestling. Both are steeped in high drama, colorful artifice and outcomes that can be as incomprehensible as they are political. read more »
'300' defined by digital effects
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