Human beings like to surround themselves with people like themselves—people with similar values, personalities, interests and cultural backgrounds. Yet, we learn more from people who are different ...

There was a large Confederate flag proudly displayed in the parade at the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival last weekend. The flag was painted on the hood of a “monster truck.” From a certain angle the ...

The NAACP and its membership have been at the forefront of efforts across the country to end the death penalty. We recognize the disturbing role that racial bias has played in the death penalty’s ...