Opinion: Day 2 -People’s University for Gaza at UMass
Today, April 30, was day 2 of the Peoples’ University for Gaza at UMass Amherst....
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The War on Protest
by Adam Federman The following article, “The War on Protest” by Adam Federman, appeared originally...
Letter: One Lawyer’s Answer to Councilor Ryan’s Question, “Is a Lawsuit Worth It?”
The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council, the Clerk of Council and...
Hate Speech Invades Town Meetings
For the second time this year, people spewing hate entered a town government meeting during...
Gaza Resolution Supporters Seek Apology, Receive Rebuke Instead
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, March 18, 2024, Part 1 This...
From Other Sources: News For And About Amherst. This Week: Local News Roundup, The Assault on DEI on Campus, Gaza, and Police Reform
Here are links to some local stories from the last week or so that we...
Opinion: The Selective Silencing of Campus Speech
“Fears of Violence on Mass. Campuses Are Silencing Many on Israel-Hamas War,” reads a recent...
GOL Asks: In What Ways Can Public Comment Be Limited? Whose Flags May Be Flown On Town Common?
Report On The Meeting Of The Governance, Organization, And Legislation Committee, April 12, 2023 The...
Letter: School Committee’s Attempt To Silence Critic Sets Poor Example For Our Students
Regional School Committee member Peter Demling has invented a new policy and wants to “remind”...
A Better World Is Possible: Brooklyn Public Library Combats Book Bans By Offering A Free Library Card To Every Teen In America
Librarians and Teen Volunteers Spearhead Books UnBanned Initiative to Combat Censorship Source: Brooklyn Public LibraryThis story really...
Letter: Rejoice In Our Ability To Criticize Government
Leave our town councilors alone, shut up and vote. That seems to be the mantra...
A FEW QUESTIONS FOR JOHN BONIFAZ
“A Few Questions For…” is an occasional feature of The Indy, aimed at helping our readers get...