The musical explores the courage, conviction, and personal sacrifice of leaders and extraordinary “ordinary” Americans who put everything on the line to attain freedom.
Illegal immigration, increasing healthcare costs, and ICE's and law enforcement's use of excessive force in non-life-threatening situations are all potentially solvable.
Democratic societies do not accept secret police behavior simply because it is directed at unpopular or politically vulnerable groups. History shows that once such practices are normalized, they rarely remain confined.
In order to better understand our geopolitical situation in 2026, we may have to look beyond the repetitive “orange man bad” political soundbite and review the actual events of 2025 that have led us here.
Vietnam-era protests challenged what the government was doing. Today’s protests challenge whether the president himself respects law, truth, or human dignity at all. That distinction matters.
The event was a big success—collecting almost 50 Christmas trees and other holiday greens and multiple boxes of food donations and $1,700 for the Lee Food Pantry, which serves residents from several communities in the area.
The “Art of the Deal” guy has learned that when you have the power of the mightiest military force on the planet, there is no reason to negotiate—you can just go in and take whatever you want.
Their coverage of deadly economic and political issues frequently distorts or entirely ignores essential historical and factual information, from detailed, well-documented sources, information directly relevant to those issues.
When is Rep. Richard Neal going to come to Pittsfield and report to his constituents about his plans to make our lives better? On so many issues, he is so quiet.
Many residents, students, businesses, and even institutions in our town remain unaware that this statewide celebration starts in Great Barrington. That feels like a missed opportunity for pride, education, and connection.
