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October 7, 2026	CLF’s Work Depends on a Functioning Democracy – Why Your Vote Matters Kate Sinding Daly The 2026 mid-term elections are just weeks away, and democracy and voting are top of mind for us at CLF. Everything CLF does – ensuring clean air and water...
October 6, 2026	All-Party Primaries Make Every Voter Matter Nomi Sofer In Massachusetts, just one in five registered voters votes in the primaries. That means that a small slice of voters choose who will be on the general election ballot and...
October 2, 2026	The Truth About the Magnuson-Stevens Act Sarah White The Magnuson-Stevens Act has tried to protect our fish and fishermen, with mixed success.
October 2, 2026	Case by Case: CLF is Challenging Trump in Court Kate Sinding Daly Despite Donald Trump's sometimes hourly flip-flopping, his overall objective is clear: He wants to centralize power in the executive branch while dismantling an imagined “deep state.” His actions are hurting...
September 29, 2026	From Wonder to Warning: Why Protections for Right Whales Matter Elizabeth Etrie A whale watch trip served as a reminder of whales' majesty and vulnerability.
September 28, 2026	Dirty, Unregulated Industrial Salmon Farms Put Our Waters at Risk Chelsea Kendall Maine's coastal waters need more protection from polluting industrial fish farms.
September 23, 2026	Talking Trash: The Truth About Landfills Pam Reynolds Trash in landfills contaminates soil and water. That’s because all landfill sites will leak sooner or later.
September 22, 2026	Nashua Takes a Step Toward Better Sidewalks Marina Vaz Nashua residents helped secure $100,000 in dedicated sidewalk funding, a meaningful first step toward safer, more accessible ways to get around the city.
September 18, 2026	All Landfills Can Leak, and Our Health and Environment Pay the Toxic Price Kirstie Pecci All landfills leak – some over time and some from day one of operation – leaching toxic chemicals into the ground and the water supply. Despite state and federal regulation,...
September 10, 2026	The Truth About Electric Buses: From Challenges to Benefits Adilson González Morales Electric buses are transforming public transit with cleaner air, quieter streets, and lower long-term costs. From Boston to Burlington, communities benefit from healthier rides and reliable service. Despite federal setbacks,...