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The Berkshire Eagle
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My favorite socialist

1+ hour, 36+ min ago   (403+ words) Tony Benn, right, talks with Eagle columnist D. R. Bahlman's father in London in 1992. Almost exactly two years ago, with a presidential election looming, I used this space to discuss — some might say inflict my views on — the subject of name-calling in…...

The Berkshire Eagle
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Declarations of Independence: From Stockbridge to Pittsfield, July Fourth became a stage for liberty’s hard truths

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (1677+ words) There is no shortage of reasons to celebrate the United States of America’s 250th birthday. It’s not hard to find something that makes you happy or proud to be an American. For some Berkshire men and women, though, Independence Day was…...

The Berkshire Eagle
berkshireeagle.com > opinion > letters_to_editor > letter-democracy-is-always-worth-defending > article_d0dbab98-1aad-4f71-83ad-7755d3532705.html

Letter: Democracy is always worth defending

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (184+ words) To the editor: As a 19-year-old Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts pre-law student, I often feel I no longer recognize my own country. When I express this, I’m told, “You’re overreacting. It can’t happen here.” But history shows that it…...