Western Massachusetts
Lawyers for Civil Rights from Boston has filed a complaint with the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights on behalf of a student victim of racial harassment and a mock slave auction in the Southwick school district.
New Podcast: The Secrets We Keep
The Fabulous 413
Bart Rankin
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NEPM
We hang out with rising Americana artist Amythyst Kiah, prepare for Hampshire Pride this weekend with organizers Clay Pearson and Alden Peotter, and check out the connections between animation and classical music with the upcoming program, "Bugs Bunny at the Symphony" at the SSO.
The Rundown with Carrie Saldo
Jill Kaufman
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NEPM
Today on the Rundown, panelists dig into pro-Palestine protests on local college campuses, alleged discrimination against Palestinian and Arab students at UMass, and the search for new superintendents at two local school districts.
Documentary
"At Sword's Point" recounts a pivotal moment in American history when Joseph McCarthy’s Red Scare found its first true target in the labor movement of the United Electrical Workers in Greenfield, Massachusetts in the early 1950s. Broadcast on 88.5 NEPM on Saturday, May 4 at noon and Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m.
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- Up and down the Ganges, India's Modi enjoys support after 10 years of rule
- After a serious car accident, a man pulled over — and continued to help for days
- NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says U.S. is in a space race to the moon with China
- 'I did not feel like a human': Brittney Griner tells NPR about detention in Russia
- Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from a brief but potent storm
Can't-Miss Stories
- Former Southampton water official admits to ethics violations for accepting ski trip, golf outing
- Federal database says Springfield museum has Native remains from central Mass. The museum disagrees.
- UMass: Students protesting the war in Gaza dismantle their tent encampment
- Sheffield Historical Society celebrates life of Civil War veteran as part of Black history project
- 'I'm not trying to stop the water': Some homeowners let floodwaters in, but most try to keep it out
Housing and climate change in New England
With more precipitation in New England — and more intense storms — property owners are taking action to prevent flooding. But for some, the best choices may seem counterintuitive.