Herald to work with NAACP following cartoon controversy

Smart move by the Boston Herald: The paper will work with the NAACP following publication of the racist cartoon involving President Obama and watermelon-flavored toothpaste. More links:

• Here is our discussion of the controversy on WGBH-TV’s “Beat the Press” (Oct. 3).
• “It’s time for the Herald to close the circle” (Oct. 2).
• “The Herald has some explaining to do” (Oct. 1).