ARC Concert at Leather Commons
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The Arc

Promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. The Arc works every day to build a future of inclusive work, play, worship, community, travel, and more.

Jerry Halberstadt Sun, 08/29/2021 - 14:19

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Do We Really Need A New Peak Demand Plant?

Submitted by administrator on Sat, 04/17/2021 - 01:06
Takedown of old tannery smokestack on Crowninshield St. with demolition crane

The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) is proposing to build a 55 MW natural gas and oil peaker power plant in Peabody, MA. Will this plant be an environmental, health, and safety threat to people in their homes, a school, and to a nearby dairy farm in Peabody and the Danversport area? Have these issues and the impact on the global climate crisis been evaluated?

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People at Mass Democratic Convention
Woman marches with American flag near Sanders supporters
People come to political events with their fears and their hopes. Here are glimpses of some supporters of Bernie, Liz, and Markey. Along with the chants, the printed shirts, the signs came the feeling of a rally. Some faces were serious, some showed pain, and some showed something close to ecstasy. All radiated a hunger---of hope for action to save the planet and address national priorities as well as personal needs.
Jerry Halberstadt Mon, 09/16/2019 - 02:29

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This land was made for you and me Jerry Halberstadt Tue, 06/11/2019 - 01:32
Peabody students singing
Peabody student chorus performs Woody Guthrie's "This land was made for you and me."

What brought the Peabody community together on the afternoon of June 5, 2019? The leaders of Peabody were determined to stand in solidarity against hate and for love and inclusion.

From Sea to Shining Sea
Estuary, grass, water

California calls out to recognize and protect the ocean as a buffer against the worst impacts of climate change. Let us follow that leadership and protect the Atlantic.

Jerry Halberstadt Thu, 10/04/2018 - 20:41

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Keren, my Canaani Sunburst Jerry Halberstadt Sat, 05/23/2015 - 00:57

Today, 20 May 2015/2nd of Sivan, 5775, Keren—"Cherrysh Sunburst"—has become a blessed memory. Keren was bred by Cheryl & Jerry Hennings at Cherrysh Canaan Dogs, and whelped 30 Jan 2003/27th of Sh'vat, 5763.

Stop Bullying Coalition Now Online Jerry Halberstadt Wed, 08/13/2014 - 21:48

I am pleased to announce the new website and blog of the Stop Bullying Coalition from August, 2014. For earlier posts, see the blogs on Stop Bullying here at PhotoLuminations.com.
CURRENT UPDATES & NEWSLETTER AT StopBullyingCoalition.org

Obama confronts reality at last

Submitted by Jerry Halberstadt on Thu, 01/22/2015 - 13:20

In last year's State of the Union, President Obama stated that political opposition to dealing with climate change made it impossible to discuss. This year, he finally brought up the subject. And while the administration has been taking steps on greenhouse emissions, and has begun to make international agreements, we need a much more intensive national effort.

Senator Ed Markey and North Shore Democratic Activists Rally for Seth Moulton Jerry Halberstadt Tue, 10/14/2014 - 22:11

Sen Ed Markey and Seth MoultonSen Ed Markey and Seth Moulton


Rain could not deter Democratic activists, led by Senator Ed Markey, from holding signs and rallying for their candidates, especially Seth Moulton, candidate for the Massachusetts 6th district Congressional seat. Photos

Stop Bullying Today, Help Pass S2329 Jerry Halberstadt Thu, 07/31/2014 - 14:13

Your phone call now can help to establish a commission to stop bullying in Massachusetts, urge lawmakers to pass S2329. UPDATES & NEWSLETTER AT StopBullyingCoalition.org

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