8/4/25: UMass Prof and NASA collaborator Paul Siqueira: their just-launched satellite. Real Cost of Prisons Project Dir Lois Ahrens: the Gov’s “plan” for a new $360 million women’s prison. Duke Goldman: Gaza & recognizing the Negro Leagues. Nhmptn Mayor GL Sciarra: a big win for the City—new housing.

Every name has a meaning. The name Gemma refers to ‘a bud ready to grow independently’. Appropriately, this name was chosen by the incarcerated women who originally founded The Gemma Project, a jail and prison reentry program to assist incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women with successful reintegration. While reentry should be mainstream for all incarcerated individuals who are returning to their communities, this important programming is still spotty across the United States, and isn’t always designed with consideration for each individual's needs. Cynthia Chase, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Gemma Project, has spent 25 years working within the criminal legal system as a dedicated leader and tireless advocate, including as Mayor of Santa Cruz, California. Cynthia highlights the importance of amplifying the voices of justice-involved women and uncovering the stories that challenge societal perceptions.

8/1/25: MTA Pres Max Page: UMass, the feds, the state & $. Prof Kevin Young: UMass protest policy – unfree speech? Activist Ethan Flamand: Amherst rally & a new Decl of Independence. Salman Hameed's Universe: incredible sites & insights. Donnabelle Casis w/ Daniel Elihu Kramer: “The Case for the Existence of God.”

8/1/25: MTA Pres Max Page: UMass, the feds, the state & $. Prof Kevin Young: UMass protest policy – unfree speech? Activist Ethan Flamand: Amherst rally & a new Decl of Independence. Salman Hameed's Universe: incredible sites & insights. Donnabelle Casis w/ Daniel Elihu Kramer: “The Case for the Existence of God.”

8/1/25: MTA Pres Max Page: UMass, the feds, the state & $. Prof Kevin Young: UMass protest policy – unfree speech? Activist Ethan Flamand: Amherst rally & a new Decl of Independence. Salman Hameed's Universe: incredible sites & insights. Donnabelle Casis w/ Daniel Elihu Kramer: “The Case for the Existence of God.”

8/1/25: MTA Pres Max Page: UMass, the feds, the state & $. Prof Kevin Young: UMass protest policy – unfree speech? Activist Ethan Flamand: Amherst rally & a new Decl of Independence. Salman Hameed's Universe: incredible sites & insights. Donnabelle Casis w/ Daniel Elihu Kramer: “The Case for the Existence of God.”

8/1/25: MTA Pres Max Page: UMass, the feds, the state & $. Prof Kevin Young: UMass protest policy – unfree speech? Activist Ethan Flamand: Amherst rally & a new Decl of Independence. Salman Hameed's Universe: incredible sites & insights. Donnabelle Casis w/ Daniel Elihu Kramer: “The Case for the Existence of God.”

7/31/25: Champion for Justice, atty David Hoose: the crisis in Mass courts — defendants without lawyers. Rubik’s Cube World Champion, 2025 Amherst H.S. grad, Levi Gibson – absolutely amazing! Champions for, decency & due process -- UU’s David Roitman & CBI’s Sara Weinberger: Sunday’s “Vigil for the Disappeared.” Ruth Griggs w/ internationally acclaimed guitarist Tony Davis -- coming to Nhmptn.

7/31/25: Champion for Justice, atty David Hoose: the crisis in Mass courts — defendants without lawyers. Rubik’s Cube World Champion, 2025 Amherst H.S. grad, Levi Gibson – absolutely amazing! Champions for, decency & due process -- UU’s David Roitman & CBI’s Sara Weinberger: Sunday’s “Vigil for the Disappeared.” Ruth Griggs w/ internationally acclaimed guitarist Tony Davis -- coming to Nhmptn.

7/31/25: Champion for Justice, atty David Hoose: the crisis in Mass courts — defendants without lawyers. Rubik’s Cube World Champion, 2025 Amherst H.S. grad, Levi Gibson – absolutely amazing! Champions for, decency & due process -- UU’s David Roitman & CBI’s Sara Weinberger: Sunday’s “Vigil for the Disappeared.” Ruth Griggs w/ internationally acclaimed guitarist Tony Davis -- coming to Nhmptn.