Derrick Z. Jackson

Derrick Z. Jackson

Tuesdays & Saturdays in the Globe.

The double standard at CBS

After rejecting a Super Bowl ad for a gay dating service, the network plans to air an anti-abortion ad during the game: now the "C" of CBS stands for "chicken." (Globe Columnist, 2/5/10)

The kings of trash talk

Look no further than well-paid sports stars or loud talk show hosts for a reason why adolescents trash-talk each other. (Boston Globe, 2/1/10)

Disaster is opportunity to do right in Haiti

Decades of mismanagement and poor treatment of Haiti by the United States can be healed if we help rebuild. (Globe Columnist, 1/15/10)

State is too slow in banning texting while driving

Legislatures need to quit debating over nuance and ban the use of all cell phones and texting devices while driving, period. (Globe Columnist, 1/11/10)
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Obama and the Stars and Stripes

Obama and the Stars and Stripes

See Derrick's photos of the American flag at Obama events.
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