Newburyport
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A Casino Should Replace Agave on State Street
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A casino on State St. would facilitate economic growth, while staying true to the city’s natural aesthetic evolution.
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Rebuttal: A Real Protest is More Than Just Sign Holding
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Holding signs in an ideologically homogenous town is an ineffective way to bring about real change, and serves only to divide further.
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Beyond Taste and Odor, Our Water Infrastructure Itself is at Risk
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The mayor and city council need to take our water infrastructure issues more seriously, and appoint a committee to examine the issues.
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Newburyport Arts Organizations Need Direct City Funding
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Newburyport claims to be a city for arts and culture, yet provides little financial support for arts organizations. This needs to change.
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The City Knew About Water Risks in 2021. Those Risks Are Still Being Ignored
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A comprehensive long-term plan for fixing Newburyport’s water issues has not been formed, and the mayor has been ignoring solutions.
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School District Must Do More to Support Special Needs Students
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The Newburyport education budget keeps growing, yet special needs services and support continue to fall short. Where is the money going?
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Newburyport’s Evolution is Full of Economic Highs and Lows
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From its working class roots to gentrification, Newburyport has seen dramatic economic change over just a few decades. What comes next depends on us.
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Rebuttal: When it Comes to Protests, Silence is Compliance
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Historically, protests have proven effective at pushing back against harmful government policies. The current protests are not only justified, but serve many actionable purposes.
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Local Protests Divide More Than Unify
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Protests are a fundamental American right, but when conducted performatively, they do more harm than good.
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ADUs Are the Best Way to Add Housing to the Community
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Homeowners in Massachusetts should take advantage of favorable ADU laws and build on their property. This adds housing to the community, and provides a good revenue stream.