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Tag: Civil Discourse

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Isn’t Afraid to Talk. It’s Afraid to Listen.

November 7, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Why I’m Stepping Back

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Amherst’s Original Sins

February 27, 2025December 28, 2025 The Amherst Current

Is Amherst capable of constructive, civil dialogue about funding our schools?

December 12, 2024December 11, 2024 The Amherst Current

Stan Rosenberg is Concerned About the Tone of Public Dialogue

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 The Amherst Current

Can a Compassionate Approach Resolve Conflicts in Our Town?

April 7, 2024April 12, 2024 The Amherst Current

Conflict & Civil Discourse in a Liberal Town

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 The Amherst Current

Ilana Redstone on Avoiding the Certainty Trap and Saving Democracy

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  1. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on Amherst Isn’t Afraid to Talk. It’s Afraid to Listen.August 13, 2026

    Shalini, This is a phenomenal encapsulation of the town-gown relationship here in Amherst. Two crucial points bear repeating, because they…

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    Elisabeth Cantor on Amherst Week Ahead 08.10.26August 10, 2026

    I so appreciate this information and format! Thank you again, and take care, Elisabeth Cantor ________________________________

  3. shalinid3f84fe158's avatar
    Shalini Bahl-Milne on Amherst Isn’t Afraid to Talk. It’s Afraid to Listen.August 10, 2026

    Thank you for reading and taking the time to leave a comment.

  4. elisacampbell7e2c1a1192's avatar
    elisa campbell on Amherst Isn’t Afraid to Talk. It’s Afraid to Listen.August 4, 2026

    Excellent description and recommendations - thank you, Shalini !

  5. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on Amherst’s Newest Landlord: Private EquityJuly 28, 2026

    I think there’s reason for hope. During the recent Zoom session discussing the future of the Hampshire College property, the…

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