The Defender was an essential community institution that shaped black ideas, politics and social life.

If we expect law enforcement personnel to do their jobs properly, radical change is necessary.

Paul Moses reviews "City of Gods: Religious Freedom, Immigration and Pluralism in Flushing, Queens" and "Irish-American Autobiography: The Divided Hearts of Athletes, Priests, Pilgrims, and More."

Thomas J. Scirghi, S.J. reviews "Meeting God in the Upper Room" by Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi.

The Israeli leader chose a path of peace and negotiation with the Palestinians.

Killing Others provides an erudite yet accessible introduction to the origins and causes of ethnic violence.