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Editorial: Human Support for Striking Stop & Shop Workers

Editorial: Human Support for Striking Stop & Shop Workers

by Dave Eisenstadter | Apr 17, 2019 | Articles, Between the Lines, Featured, News

Since Thursday, April 11, Stop & Shop workers have been on strike, picketing what their union says is an unfair contract deal with owners of the grocery store chain. Hanging in the background of this dispute is one of the great demons of employment today — robots....
O Cannabis: How To Grow Your Own Weed Outside

O Cannabis: How To Grow Your Own Weed Outside

by Karima Rizk | Apr 16, 2019 | Articles, Columns, Featured, Food Booze and Beyond, O Cannabis!

The legalization of adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts has ushered in a brave new world for adult past times, including a first for many of us — the opportunity to legally grow cannabis outdoors. Massachusetts state law allows for adults to cultivate up to six plants...
Extravaganja Organizers Seeking New 2020 Venue Due to Age Restriction

Extravaganja Organizers Seeking New 2020 Venue Due to Age Restriction

by Chris Goudreau | Apr 15, 2019 | Articles, Featured, News

After a forced move from the Amherst Common to Northampton in 2016, this could be the last year that political rally/festival Extravaganja will be held at the Three County Fairgrounds. The reason: the student-led University of Massachusetts Amherst Cannabis Reform...
V-Spot: How Do I Help My Partner Without Being His Healer?

V-Spot: How Do I Help My Partner Without Being His Healer?

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Apr 15, 2019 | Articles, Columns, Featured, Food Booze and Beyond, The V-Spot

Dear Yana, My new reciprocated crush is terrified of and obsessed with sex. He hasn’t had many good experiences, and I’m excited to potentially be a part of his new, positive experiences. But I’m also nervous and feel a lot of pressure to navigate his sexual trauma....
Cinemadope: The Biggest Little Farm at Amherst Cinema

Cinemadope: The Biggest Little Farm at Amherst Cinema

by Jack Brown | Apr 15, 2019 | Articles, Cinemadope, Columns, Featured, Film

Spring in the Pioneer Valley always brings with it the sweet reminder of how lucky we are to be surrounded by so many working farms. Drive down just about any road that leads into or out of one of our bigger towns, and you’re sure to coast by a few coolers with “Fresh...
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