Donald Morrison: The perils of nationalism

BOSTON — "Education means emancipation. It means light and liberty," the 19th-century African-American abolitionist and former slave Frederick Douglass said. "It means the uplifting of the soul … more

EAST CHATHAM, N.Y. — By mid morning in January near Frederiksted, St. Croix, the brilliant warm sun is already high in the sky glittering off the turquoise waters. Certainly at this latitude … more

WILLIAMSTOWN — Every year the U.S. State Department issues reports on the condition of human rights in other countries. Prepare for the incoming salvos that China will fire after the next … more

In case you didn't know, Feb. 5 marks Chinese New Year. If you feel like the last year has been a real dog, you're 100 percent correct. Thankfully, the Year of the Dog is coming to an end. We'll be … more

CHARLESTOWN — Even with our strong Massachusetts economy, small businesses face incredible odds of success. More so, small businesses owned by minorities, women, immigrants, veterans and … more

BOSTON — A few short weeks ago, the deceptively named Mass Coalition for Sustainable Energy — a group backed by pipeline proponents Eversource, National Grid, and Enbridge — … more

A few days ago, citing the gridlock in Washington that has delayed the State of the Union address, we appealed to our readers to write their own. Here are the Editorial Board’s consensus picks for Most Bipartisan, Most Persuasive and Most Fun to Read. Without further ado: “Madam Speaker, the Readers of The Berkshire Eagle!” more

PITTSFIELD — In business, free markets spurred by many competitors protect the consumer against toxic practices solely because in this scenario, consumers are free to move their business … more

PITTSFIELD — No matter what happens to President Donald Trump, he and his Senate GOP majority are poised with their federal judicial appointments to create a judicial legacy that, according to … more

GREAT BARRINGTON — Noodling around Google — never mind the topic I was chasing, I'll reveal it when I find a sympathetic book publisher for the proposal I'm working on — I stumbled … more