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Civil liberties attorneys William Newman, right, and Stewart “Buz" Eisenberg have worked together on pro-bono reviews of six cases involving federal inmates sentenced for drug charges who might be eligible for clemency.

Editorial: Two lawyers serving the public good

by Staff Report December 1, 2016

After deciding not to fly the American flag temporarily at the heart of its campus, Hampshire College now should take the lead in a far-ranging conversation about the direction of the country, including people from off-campus who want to participate.

Editorial: Hampshire must lead dialogue after flag removed

by Staff Report November 30, 2016

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein raised nearly $6.5 million in a week to finance recounts in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan.

Editorial: Stein’s recount effort misguided distraction

by Staff Report November 30, 2016

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey established a hotline for reporting hate crimes, and about 500 calls were received in the first two weeks.

Editorial: Notes of concern over election aftermath

by Staff Report November 28, 2016

Amherst College students participate in a protest Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, against the immigration policies proposed by President-elect Donald Trump.

Editorial: Sanctuary campuses just one step in protecting undocumented Dreamers

by Staff Report November 28, 2016

Holiday wreaths decorated by local businesses, shown Nov. 22, will be raffled by CareOne at Northampton to benefit the Sidney F. Smith Toy Fund.

Editorial: Holiday gift programs need community support

by Staff Report November 25, 2016

Craig's Place manager Hayley Bolton, left, and staff member Tenee McGrath, right, practice setting up cots with interns Lesly Balanzar, second from left, and Suzie Wu, during October at the shelter in Amherst.

Editorial: State must release funds for Craig’s Doors

by Staff Report November 25, 2016

A group of people walk in Holyoke on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, during the seventh annual Monte’s March to benefit the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Monte Belmonte, pushing the shopping cart, a radio host for WRSI-93.9 The River, led the 43-mile walk from Springfield to Greenfield which raised more than $183,000.

Editorial: Thanksgiving time to come together

by Staff Report November 23, 2016

Andrea Doubleday, a physical therapist with Cooley Dickinson Rehabilitation Services, helps AJ Dybacki, 12, of Southampton, with his form during a preventive injury workshop Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, in preparation for the winter sports season at Hampshire Regional High School in Westhampton.

Editorial: CDH helps local athletes avoid injuries

by Staff Report November 22, 2016

William Ryder, former owner and director of the now-closed Ryder Funeral Home in South Hadley, right, is handcuffed and led out of a courtroom in Hampshire Superior Court on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016. after pleading guilty to embezzling more than $431,625 in prepaid funeral arrangements from 69 clients between 2001 and 2014. Ryder pleaded guilty to 69 counts of larceny greater than $250, five charges of improper disposition of a human body and a charge of life insurance fraud.

Editorial: Final chapter in case of betrayal of trust

by Staff Report November 21, 2016