Imperium Watch: Taking On Wall Street

On a mission to rein in a Wall Street that’s become a casino is U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who has promised to go to bat to improve the financial industry reform legislation that was announced last week. The legislation, captained by Senate Banking...

Letters: What Do You Think?

Not Funny Enough Your new cartoon Mild Abandon lives up to its name: it is mildly amusing. However, it is a poor replacement for the brilliant and biting This Modern World. The Valley Advocate is much diminished as a result. David CoxAmherst It is really, really hard...

Hospital Hill Comments Due by March 30

A public comment period is open now–until March 30–for those interested in responding to proposed changes made to the master plan for the development on Northampton’s Hospital Hill. The public comment period follows the filing of a Notice of Project...
Afghanistan's Bravest Woman Barred By U.S.?

Afghanistan's Bravest Woman Barred By U.S.?

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated as of March 25. Please be certain to check the author’s comment at the bottom of the page. Malalai Joya was one of 160 women chosen to participate in the 2003 Afghan Loya Jirga, a national council assembled to...