Rows of pigs confined in gestation crates inside a commercial breeding facility, illustrating concerns raised by animal welfare advocates following House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill.

Farm Bill Passes House in a Missed Opportunity to Help Animals

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives voted 224-200 last week to approve the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, a sweeping new Farm Bill that critics say strengthens industrial agriculture while weakening animal welfare protections. The legislation, H.R. 7567, would continue federal support for large-scale meat, dairy, and egg production while also…

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MASS MoCA Staff Ratify Wage Agreement Ending Three Week Strike

https://media.blubrry.com/cornbread_cafe/www.greylockglass.com/PODCASTS/Top-Left-Corner/gg_tlc_20240306_ep187_FIN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadEditor’s Note: The following article is derived from officially released information, published with few or no editorial changes. The Greylock Glass  occasionally provides our readers with such content if the information is factual in nature, and requires little to no interpretation or analysis, often when original reportage would not provide…

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TLC-186 — Democracy in Dispute: David Stuckenberg

https://media.blubrry.com/cornbread_cafe/www.greylockglass.com/Top-Left-Corner/gg_tlc_20240123_ep186_FIN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadI walked south on Water Street, searching for the strangely elusive location where David Stuckenberg was to announce his candidacy for President of the United States shortly. I’d had to get up and out the door by 6:30 a.m. to make the 11 o’clock beginning of ceremonies in Plymouth,…

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Top Left Corner 184: Alexander Davis onThis Show is Available for Touring

http://media.blubrry.com/cornbread_cafe/www.greylockglass.com/Top-Left-Corner/gg-tlc_20240122_ep184_FIN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadUPDATE! This show is looking for members of the community to participate on stage— no performance experience required. Contact Alexander Davis to be a part of the magic! From the website of the ’62 Center for Theatre and Dance: Boston-based Alex Davis‘ This Show is available for Touring, presents a comedic…

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Top Left Corner #183: Berkshire County residents demand an end to US aid to Israel

https://media.blubrry.com/cornbread_cafe/www.greylockglass.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/gg-tlc_20231101_ep183_FIN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Robin Chadwell; photo courtesy of Robin Chadwell. Today’s guest is Robin Chadwell, who is helping spearhead a campaign for peace in the Middle East. A letter she has been circulating is garnering an increasing number of signatories as the situation for Palestinians, both in Gaza and in the…

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TLC #183: Mayoral Candidate John Krol

https://media.blubrry.com/cornbread_cafe/www.greylockglass.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/gg_tlc_20230912_ep183_FIN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Jay Velázquez: And this is the Top Left Corner. Episode number 183 here on The Greylock Glass, GreylockGlass.com The Berkshires’ mightiest independent alternative news thing. I’m your host, Jay Velázquez, known in an alternate zip code as the Mongrel. Welcome. Welcome to the show. This is going to…

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Top Left Corner #182: BAAMS celebrating 3rd Season with potent musical events

https://media.blubrry.com/cornbread_cafe/www.greylockglass.com/podcasts/topleftcorner/gg_TLC_20230510_ep182_FIN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadBerkshires Academy for Advanced Musical Studies raising the bar as it raises operating funds Gary Foote, BAAMS faculty member and bassist for the Smokey Robinson Band and Blood, Sweat & Tears, chats with young BAAMS bassist and family during intermission of BAAMS’ Third Anniversary Benefit Concert at Adams Theater,…

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Top Left Corner #181: Select Board Candidate Stephanie Boyd

https://media.blubrry.com/cornbread_cafe/www.greylockglass.com/podcasts/topleftcorner/gg_tlc_20230508_ep181_FIN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadEditor’s Note: Stephanie Boyd declined to provide either a photo or short bio. Top Left Corner: This is the top left corner right here on The Greylock Glass GreylockGlass.com, the Berkshires mightiest independent alternative news thing. I’m your host, Jay Velázquez. And as always, it’s a pleasure to have…

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Top Left Corner #180: Select Board Candidate Andy Hogeland

https://media.blubrry.com/cornbread_cafe/www.greylockglass.com/podcasts/topleftcorner/gg_tlc_20230508_ep180_FIN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadTop Left Corner: That’s right. This is the top left corner Episode 180. I’m your host, Jay Velázquez, and I do thank you for tuning in this Monday, May 8th, 2023, for what is bound to be a great show. This is part of our election coverage election for…

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