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Chapter & Verse Roseanne Montillo discusses 'The Lady and Her Monsters,' her book about Mary Shelley

Frankenstein's monster – as imagined by Mary Shelley – has lived on in popular imagination for decades. Montillo discusses reanimation and the ways that religion and pop culture have changed our view of Shelley's characters.
Opinion For a 2012 Obama win, hip-hop stars must 'Barack the vote' like they did in 2008

Rap and hip-hop artists have turned down the volume on their once-boisterous efforts to rally their fans – a key part of President Obama’s base – to support him in 2012. To see Obama take office for a second term, the hip-hop community needs to return to the momentum it built in 2008.
Editorial Board Blog A GED safety net for high school dropouts

Programs like mine can help high school dropouts earn the equivalent of a high school diploma by passing the GED exam. As a GED teacher, I find success means helping these students clear hurdles outside of class, and giving them a safe, nonjudgmental place to learn in class.
Opinion Trayvon Martin could have been my brother

I can only hope that the family of Trayvon Martin and the social media activists who have raised awareness about his killing get the justice that they are fighting for. And that my brothers might be just a bit more safe the next time they’re on their way to the store.
Geek wisdom goes mainstream

Hard-core nerds impart teachings of 'Star Wars' and Tolkien.
12/13/2011 03:00 pm
Opinion Convert to the religion of Twitter? I'll pass

Twitter is useful, but it’s also a time suck. And it could soon be outmoded, just like the flip cam.
05/09/2011 11:06 am
Jay Leno: Hasty Pudding Man of the Year? Really?

Jay Leno: The comedian was named to be Harvard University's Hasty Pudding 2011 Man of the Year. Why was he chosen?
01/25/2011 12:09 pm
Opinion As the Globe reels, papers must drop elitism

Newspapers can survive by reclaiming their roots and remembering their readers.
06/09/2009 01:00 am
A new book – yours for the taking

An established author finds a novel way to distribute his new book.
02/02/2009 12:00 am
Opinion A historic victory. A changed nation. Now, can Obama deliver?

He faces rough conditions, but the tone he's set gives him a good foundation.
11/06/2008 12:00 am
Chapter & Verse Life imitates Harry Potter

10/22/2008 01:00 am
The Tipping Point

10/15/2008 01:00 am
Opinion Don't be swept away by hype in the Palin campaign

The media's job is to unearth facts, not repeat myths.
09/10/2008 01:00 am
Sales down, so firms boost morale

Some managers come up with creative tactics to offset the effects of a sagging economy.
08/22/2008 01:00 am
Opinion Energy-addicted U.S. can learn a lot from Europe

We still chill buildings as if they're housing penguins.
07/14/2008 01:00 am
Opinion Hillary: It's time for a gracious exit

Bow out now and you'll be hailed as party savior – and a woman of principle
05/09/2008 01:00 am