Rally Against ICE: Thursday July 16 at Sweetser Park
There will be rally against ICE on Thursday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Sweetser...
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Drawing the Line: Why Massachusetts Communities Are Rethinking Local Police-ICE Relationships
Across Massachusetts, communities are asking a question that until recently received little public attention: What...
Anti-LGBTQIA+ Bias Still a Problem at Middle School
Report on the Meeting of the Regional School Committee, June 23, 2026 This was a...
Public Comment: Will The School District Step up and Protect LGBTQIA+ Students?
The following public comment was read at the meeting of the Amherst Regional School Committee...
Letter: Our Students Deserve Schools Where Safety, Dignity, and Inclusion are Reflected in Everyday Actions
Last night, dozens of community members gathered at a rally before the Amherst-Pelham Regional School...
Opinion: Safety Is Not a Value, It’s a Responsibility
This is the fifth and final article in a series written by the LGBTQIA+ Caucus...
Amherst School Committee and Superintendent Clash Over Restoration of Interventionists and Paraeducators for Specials
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst School Committee, June 16, 2026 This was a...
Call to Action: Rally to Protect and Support LGBTQIA+ Students, Staff, and Community Members
The LGBTQIA+ Caucus of Amherst will hold a rally at the side entrance of Amherst...
Opinion: The Body Politic Keeps the Score
This is the fourth article in a five-part series that the LGBTQIA+ Caucus of Amherst...
Town Has No Easy Answers for Dealing with ICE
Report on the Special Meeting of the Town Council with the Community Safety and Social...
Public Comment: Is it the Policy of This Town to Hold Federal Immigration Officials Accountable Under the Law?
By Rani Parker and J. Patrick Meagher The following public comment was read at the...
Opinion: What Happens if ICE Appears in Amherst? Officials Cite Differences
Social Injustice Goes Global A Meeting of Repeated QuestionsI attended the joint meeting of the...