Social Issues

Robert Meeropol

Robert Meeropol discusses efforts he and his brother Michael have undertaken to secure an official “exoneration” of their mother, Ethel Rosenberg, from President Barack Obama. Ethel and her husband Julius were executed as Soviet spies in the...

Impact of Legalized Marijuana

There is a petition to legalize marijuana in the state of Massachusetts, to essentially regulate it like alcohol. There is also a legal challenge to that petition, and while it’s unclear if voters will be able to have their say in November, those who work with...

My Brother Rocks the Spectrum

Autism spectrum disorder refers to a range of neuro-development disorders which involve repetitive behavior and difficulties with communication. Sarah and Andrew Reilly of Springfield have five children, and three of them are on the spectrum. The couple wants to help...

National Alliance on Mental Illness

It may be hard to believe, but there are still fears and stigmas that stop some people from seeking help for mental illness. N.A.M.I.—the National Alliance on Mental Illness—works to replace those fears with knowledge and understanding. Bernice Drumheller, the...