John Giordano
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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.
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The Second Newburyport Renaissance is About to Begin. A Retrospective from the Year 2051
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The Second Newburyport Renaissance will be defined by co-living housing, a Citizens Assembly, renewable energy, and hands-on education.