Human Rights Commission Gets New Charge, Continues Work on Immigration
After years in development, the Amherst Town Council approved a new charge for the Human...
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Regional Tibetan Association to Hold Candlelight Vigil August 1
Source: Regional Tibetan Association of Massachusetts The Regional Tibetan Association of Massachusetts (RTAM) will hold...
Special Meeting of Town Council Will Take Up Social Justice Concerns
A joint meeting of the Amherst Town Council, the Community Safety and Social Justice Committee,...
Town Will Celebrate Race Amity Day and Youth Heroes
The Town of Amherst will host a celebration of Race Amity Day on June 14...
Letter: On the School Committee’s Obligation to Protect LGBTQIA+ Students
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Regional School Committee on January 18, 2026....
Opinion: Human Rights Day in Amherst, 2025
Social Injustice Goes Global Where the Global Finally Felt LocalHuman Rights Day in Amherst this...
Amherst Will Celebrate Universal Declaration of Human Rights Day December 10
Source: amherstma.gov Join town officials on Wednesday December 10, for a community reading of the...
A Better World Is Possible: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Source; The text below is derived from Wikipedia, Office of The High Commissioner, United Nations, Human Rights, and Amnesty...
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...
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...
Six Ways You Can Support Palestinians in Gaza and Help End the Genocide
The following article by Jennifer, appeared originally on the American Friends Service Committee web site...
Amherst “Pots & Pans Protest” Calls Attention to Starvation in Gaza
Approximately 150 people gathered on the Town Common in front of the Amherst Town Hall...