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

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

Berkshires 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, May 26, 2023. Older brother, also…

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