The 2,500 or so grad student employees at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst do more teaching and research than the 1,000 or so professors there. The grad students are paid about $12,000... Read more »
May 25, 2009
A complex economy: Bellows Falls businesses see varied consequences
In an address to Congress on February 24, President Barack Obama stated, “You don’t need to hear another list of statistics to know our economy is in crisis, because you live it everyday.... Read more »
May 25, 2009
Northampton Abortion Rights Vigil Is June 3 at 7 p.m.
On June 3 in Northampton there will be a vigil for Dr. George Tiller, an abortion provider who was killed last week. Lisa Unger Baskin is organizing the event. It will be at the First Churches of... Read more »
May 23, 2009
In NH, Fight Over Sustainable Transport Heats Up
New Hampshire Governor John Lynch said on May 22 he would veto the legislature’s effort to raise gas taxes. The House’s budget includes a 15 cent increase in the gas tax. The tax would raise... Read more »
May 22, 2009
Goats Go for a Ride
This article includes a short video of goats going for a ride in Dummerston, Vermont, May 22. The farmer in the video is Elizabeth Wood of the New Leaf CSA. Read more »