Issues & Analyses: How To Start A Community Composting Project
Editor’s note: Community composting projects are burgeoning around the country and here in Amherst we...
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Opinion: Local And Green. The Only Path To Climate Success.
Editor’s note: A version of this column previously appeared in the Indy on July 2,...
Public Invited To Statewide Rally To Protect Forests and Water, July 31
Source: Sunrise Amherst Sunrise Amherst will be speaking at a public rally organized by the Herring...
Opinion: Love, Justice, And Climate Change. Local Climate Action Drives The Movement Forward
On a number of occasions, I’ve encouraged you who read my blog to join a local climate...
Pioneer Valley Community Advised Fund Supports Local Grassroots Organizing
The Peace Development Fund (PDF) is a national, public foundation based in Amherst that works to build...
Opinion: The Struggle for Immigration Justice is Far from Over
We no longer reel from the horrors of caged children at the border. Long-time residents...
Springfield Environmental Expo Will Highlight Intersection Of Environment And Injustice
Source: Neighbor to Neighbor The Springfield Environmental Expo aims to shine light on the injustices...
Amherst Petitioners Denied The Right To Collect Signatures Electronically During Covid-19
Legal Remedy Sought In Voter Rights Case Source: Marla Jamate A group of Amherst residents...
Letter: Jones Library Veto Petition A Foolish Bet
Signing the petition calling for a referendum to overturn the Town Council’s decision on the...
Amherst Residents Seek Referendum On Borrowing For Jones Library Expansion
A group of Amherst residents is using the Voter Veto provision of the Town’s Charter...
Opinion:Local and Green (#23): Every Day Is Earth Day Starting Right Now
Editor’s note: A version of this column appeared previously in the Amherst Bulletin. Things are...
A Few Questions For Valley Action’s Gloria DiFulvio and Elaine Fronhofer
A Few Questions For… is an occasional feature of the Indy, aimed at helping our readers...