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Democracy

The Party of Free Speech: A Hollow Lie

In light of the detention of several pro-Palestinian activists, Managing Opinion Editor Emeritus Willow Delp ’26 highlights the hypocrisy of the current administration as champions of free speech, but only extended to members of similar political ideology.

Amherst Community Protests to “Stand up for Democracy”

Amherst Community Protests to “Stand up for Democracy”

On Friday, approximately 50 students, faculty and staff, and town members gathered at the intersection of South Pleasant Street, College Road, and Northampton Road, to “stand up for democracy.”

Letter to the Editor: Faculty “Call to Action”

David Wolpaw ’92 argues that a faculty letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza “reeks of antisemitism” and runs counter to the values of a liberal democracy.

‘With Privilege Comes Responsibility’: Governor Covers How to Face Challenges to Democracy

‘With Privilege Comes Responsibility’: Governor Covers How to Face Challenges to Democracy

President Elliott reaffirmed the college’s commitment to democracy in conversation with Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey last Wednesday, Nov. 1. The conversation marks 60 years after President John F. Kennedy’s dedication of Frost Library.

Town Election To Center on Housing, Schools, and DEI

Town Election To Center on Housing, Schools, and DEI

The town of Amherst is preparing for its biennial election, which will usher in new city councilors, school committee members, library trustees, and Housing Authority representatives. Currently, only three Amherst students are registered to vote in the town of Amherst.

New Fellowship Adds to College’s Pro-Democracy Forces

New Fellowship Adds to College’s Pro-Democracy Forces

The first cohort of the college’s new Democracy Fellows began their work this semester, joining a number of pro-democracy initiatives and organizations on campus. These include the Amherst College Students for Democracy student group and the Thinking Democratically faculty discussion group.