William Brownsberger

Dec 10, 2023 | commonwealthbeacon.org | William Brownsberger

THE RECENT report of the Commonwealth’s Climate Chief does an important service by raising the issue of funding, calling for “an economic analysis of the investment needed to achieve the greenhouse gas emissions reductions required by the [Commonwealth’s Clean Energy and Climate Plan], including the 2050 net zero mandate, and recommendations for necessary funding mechanisms.” While climate change is an existential threat and there is no Planet B, it is possible that some aspects of our stated...

Jun 11, 2023 | commonwealthmagazine.org | William Brownsberger |Linda Enerson |Jim Jordan |Joseph McDonough

FOR ME, the Pride parades and festivals are special this year because I am coming out as bisexual. I've been married to my wife for almost thirty-eight years. I love, cherish, and enjoy her and I'm not about to change my lifestyle. I am moved to speak openly about myself for all the reasons that Pride month matters. Pride means self-knowledge and self-acceptance.

Jun 11, 2023 | commonwealthmagazine.org | Linda Enerson |William Brownsberger |Jim Jordan |Joseph McDonough

THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE in Ludlow is expected to wade into the nation's culture wars this week, taking up a proposal that would shift decision-making power around library book acquisitions from school administrators and librarians to school committee members, parents, and residents. The proposal reflects ongoing tensions between Ludlow educators and a group of parents who believe the schools are pushing material and ideas they view as inappropriate.