John Giordano
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Should The Townie Fact Check Opinion Pieces More?
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As an opinion publication, The Townie’s editorial focus is on crafting strong arguments that start constructive conversation, rather than fact checking every claim. But should The Townie be in the business of fact checking?
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A Case for ‘Commons’ Governance in Newburyport
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Commons Governance is about communal cooperation and decision-making over shared resources. This might be an effective way to approach certain city issues.
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Why it Matters Who Owns The Daily News
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Local news may not be as local as it seems. It’s important to know who owns local newspapers and media outlets, to better understand what motivates profits.
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What’s Really at Stake This Election
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The most important question this election season is how local candidates would handle federal attempts to disrupt our wellbeing.
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We Need to Ramp Up Our Support for Local Arts Organizations
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Interest and attendance in the local arts scene has declined the past few years. We need to support our arts organizations to keep local culture alive.
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It’s Time for Newburyport to Embrace Ranked Choice Voting
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Ranked choice voting could lead to more representative government, allowing voters to rank their candidates in order of preference.
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Experiential Learning Should Be the Future of K-12 Education
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Hands-on learning with real-world application is the best way to prepare students for an unpredictable future.
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Citizens’ Assemblies Are the Key to Truly Representative Local Government
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Citizens’ Assemblies are groups of voters randomly selected to deliberate on policy issues and make recommendations to town officials. They’re the key to reinvigorating local politics.
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Recycling Reform is More Important Than Ever for Our Community’s Future
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We need to reimagine how waste and recycling are handled in Newburyport, to make sure recycled materials are actually put to use.
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Co-Housing Communities are the Answer for Affordably Housing Young Adults and Seniors
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Co-housing should be the future of Newburyport housing, bringing young adults and seniors together in one communal space.