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Nirvani Williams
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NEPM
A University of Massachusetts student involved in “Students for Justice in Palestine” was suspended in December, according to his attorneys. Now he is suing the school, alleging his first amendment rights were violated.
Dave Fried
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NEPM
We talk to Executive Director Tony Dunne and host Beth Ward of As Schools Match Wits and check in with board member and educator of The Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership.
Ayu Suryawan
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NEPM
We cover Gov. Maura Healey's State of the Commonwealth address, discuss Quabbin Reservoir stewardship as water levels dip 10 feet lower than normal, explore a production furlough in Springfield following U.S. Customs and Border Protection decision and much more.
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When SNAP funding was cut for residents in early November Hameed Bello and his wife Ayo, co-owners of Farm Store 99 in Springfield, continued to serve customers, even when they couldn't pay.
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