New Englanders who refuse to pay taxes that fund war will speak at a free public event October 16 in Amherst. Almost half (45 percent) of this year's entire federal budget of $2.9 trillion is... Read more »
September 29, 2015
Photo: Rally for Planned Parenthood
Dozens of people attended a rally in Brattleboro on September 29 to support Planned Parenthood. Republicans in Congress are trying to cut funding for the group. Planned Parenthood provides... Read more »
September 23, 2015
Climate Rally
On September 24 in Springfield, there will be a rally against climate change and air pollution. The rally starts at 11:30 a.m. at city hall. It will last for one hour. As of September 23, more... Read more »
September 20, 2015
Groups Verify Restaurants' Local Food Claims
Three organizations verify restaurants' claims that they buy food from local farms. The programs are voluntary and at least two restaurants in the Valley have signed up. None of these... Read more »
September 19, 2015
Photos: March Against Mass Incarceration
About 200 people marched against mass incarceration September 19 in Springfield. These photos were taken at the march. The march was organized by the local chapter of the National Association for... Read more »