Opinion: Amherst Taxation Trends Portend A Dystopian Future
Most Amherst residents are well aware that our property tax bills are significantly higher than...
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Opinion: I Regret That This Is The Way It Is
All American atrocities were once protected by the law. Slavery, segregation, lack of women’s rights,...
Amherst College Files Amicus Brief With Supreme Court Supporting The Use Of A “Race-conscious” Admissions Process
Source: Amherst College News Amherst College has filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court of...
Letter: Build BIPOC Cultural/Empowerment Center At Wildwood School
The following letter from the Community Safety Working Group was sent to the Elementary School...
UMass Labor Center Finds Deep Flaws With Corporate Diversity Rankings
Researchers Say Forbes’ Influential “America’s Best Employers For Diversity” Is A “Rogue’s Gallery Of Companies...
Town Seeks First Director Of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst is seeking a dynamic leader to develop, implement, and...
Progressive Coalition of Amherst Celebrates Increased Diversity Of Incoming Town Council, School Committee
Source: Progressive Coalition Of Amherst In a statement issued Wednesday (11/3), The Progressive Coalition of...
Letter: Outgoing Councilor – Judge Candidates For Council By What They Have Done And Not On What They Say
As an outgoing town councilor with some inside knowledge, I recommend that voters judge incumbent...
Jones Library Trustees Adopt Resolution On Racism And Inclusion
Source: Jones Library Trustees The Jones Library Trustees unanimously approved the following motion at their...
Progressive Coalition of Amherst Endorses Candidates Committed To Improving The Lives Of All Amherst Residents
Source: Progressive Coaltion Of Amherst The Progressive Coalition of Amherst (PCA), a new political action...
Opinion: Defund 413 Condemns Councilors Hanneke, Steinberg, Ross, and Ryan For Their Failure To Support Racial Justice
By Defund 413 Amherst Note this statement is not an endorsement of any candidate. Rather...
Opinion: Reflections By A Soon To Be Former Councilor On How This Town Council Fails To Meet The Promises Of The Charter, Democracy, Transparency, And Public Participation (#2)
This is the second in a series of columns on the failure of democracy, transparency...