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Election Day cometh
Plus: is there anything spookier than consolidation?
Nov 1 • 
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The rise of the Frankenpermit
An undead wood-burning power plant, Islamophobia on the rise, and more candidate profiles
Oct 25 • 
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Progressive politics and police recruitment
This week, The Shoestring brings you several pieces on local politics. Plus, investigative reporter Tommy Lee brings us a dispatch from a “Fall Public…
Oct 19 • 
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The left looks to the ballot box
Across western Mass, leftist and progressive candidates believe that their platforms will resonate with voters.
Oct 11 • 
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Western Mass tenants are getting organized
Plus: a follow-up drug marketing to local police departments.
Oct 4 • 
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Northampton poised for Israel divestment
Plus: City Council preliminary election, and a look at the parole process.
Sep 20 • 
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CORRECTION to previous email
The Shoestring learned this morning of recently filed expenses by the Support Our Schools PAC.
Sep 13 • 
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Off to the races
The Shoestring concludes coverage of the Northampton preliminary election with campaign finance data.
Sep 13 • 
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