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The number of winter farmers markets in Massachusetts will increase this year from 30 to 48, following a strong national trend. The USDA recently reported that according to the updated National Farmers Market Directory, since 2010, the number of winter markets has increased 38 percent, from 886 to 1,225. These winter markets also account Continue reading
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Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton gave a landmark speech last week before the UN in Geneva in recognition of International Human Rights Day. She said, in part:
Universal human rights include freedom of expression and freedom of belief, even if our words or beliefs denigrate the humanity of others. Yet, while we are each free to believe whatever we choose, we cannot do whatever we choose, not in a world where we protect the human rights of all.
Reaching understanding of these issues takes more than speech. It does take a conversation. In fact, it takes a constellation of conversations in places big and small. And it takes a willingness to see stark differences in belief as a reason to begin the conversation, not to avoid it.
Read or watch the speech at: http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2011/12/178368.htm
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The Atlantic Monthly, which published several of Thoreau’s essays after his death in 1862, was founded in 1857 by a group of prominent New England writers and intellectuals, including Emerson and Longfellow. This month it marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with a special commemorative issue that includes some of the same articles people were reading as the war raged. The issue also contains a contemporary essay by Ta-Nehisi Coates titled: “Why Do So Few Blacks Study the Civil War?” There are also archival images from the National Portrait Gallery. More information about the issue and how to get a copy is at: The Atlantic.com
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