Town Receives Perfect Score on 2025 Muncipal Equality Index. Activists Say Much Work Remains
The Town of Amherst announced on November 21, 2025 that it has achieved a perfect...
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Guidance Counselor Delinda Dykes, Fired for Discrimination Against LGBTQ Students, Will Resume Duties at Middle School
District and School Committee Reaffirm Commitment to Student Safety, Belonging, and Respect While Fulfilling Legal...
Indy Rewind: Town Needs Framework to Investigate Civil Rights Complaints
The following was presented as part of a public comment at the Community Safety and Social Justice...
At-large Town Council Candidates Stress Need for More Housing at League of Women Voters Candidate Forum
By Maura Keene This League of Women Voters Amherst held a candidate forum on October...
When “Show Your Badge” Fails: What Citizens Can Legally Do if a Plainclothes “Agent” Is Forcing Someone Into a Car
The following article appeared originally in the Queen Zone on September 26, 2025. It is...
History Shows that Sustained, Disruptive Protest Works
Editor’s note: After nearly 30 years of publishing powerful stories that uplift voices too often...
Opinion: Criminal Investigation Needed of ICE Seizure of Rümeysa Öztürk
by John Bonifaz & Alexandra Flores-Quilty Practicing Democracy The following column appeared originally on MassLive...
Broad Majorities of Americans Support Constitutional Rights for Legal Immigrants
The new UMass Amherst poll finds respondents have nuanced opinions on immigration, generally supporting both...
Judge Orders Reinstatement of Counselor Fired for Discrimination Against LGBTQ Students
An administrative judge has ordered the Amherst Regional Public Schools (ARPS) to immediately reinstate with...
Yes, You Have a Right to Film ICE
By Saira Hussain, Sophia Cope, and Matthew Guariglia The following article appeared originally on the website of the...
Amherst’s First Pride Parade and Celebration June 22
Source: amherstma.gov The first-ever Town of Amherst Pride celebration will take place on Sunday, June 22 from...
Opinion: Worcester Protesters Show How to Respond to ICE Raids
by Jason Pramas Brave, nonviolent family members, democracy activists, and politicians managed to slow up...