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Title: Amherst joins Cambridge, Boston, and Northampton in non-discrimination for trans
Post by: Shana A on May 07, 2009, 12:55:03 PM
Post by: Shana A on May 07, 2009, 12:55:03 PM
Amherst joins Cambridge, Boston, and Northampton in non-discrimination for transgender people
May 7th, 2009
http://www.masstpc.org/?p=403 (http://www.masstpc.org/?p=403)
MTPC applauds the work of local activist, Brett-Genny Janiczek Beemyn and Amherst residents for standing up for transgender equality.
UMass Stonewall Center Applauds Amherst for Unanimous Transgender-Inclusion Vote
May 5, 2009
The Stonewall Center at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst applauds the Amherst town meeting for its unanimous vote tonight to add "gender identity or expression" to the town's human rights code. The center had proposed the change, and earlier this year the Amherst Human Rights Commission and the Select Board had also voted unanimously for the measure. "We are thrilled by the tremendous support shown in the community for the rights of transgender people," states Brett-Genny Janiczek Beemyn, the director of the Stonewall Center.
May 7th, 2009
http://www.masstpc.org/?p=403 (http://www.masstpc.org/?p=403)
MTPC applauds the work of local activist, Brett-Genny Janiczek Beemyn and Amherst residents for standing up for transgender equality.
UMass Stonewall Center Applauds Amherst for Unanimous Transgender-Inclusion Vote
May 5, 2009
The Stonewall Center at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst applauds the Amherst town meeting for its unanimous vote tonight to add "gender identity or expression" to the town's human rights code. The center had proposed the change, and earlier this year the Amherst Human Rights Commission and the Select Board had also voted unanimously for the measure. "We are thrilled by the tremendous support shown in the community for the rights of transgender people," states Brett-Genny Janiczek Beemyn, the director of the Stonewall Center.
Title: Re: Amherst joins Cambridge, Boston, and Northampton in non-discrimination for trans
Post by: NicholeW. on May 07, 2009, 01:58:18 PM
Post by: NicholeW. on May 07, 2009, 01:58:18 PM
Amherst and Northhampton are very nice small towns: peaceful, pleasant and accepting. More towns should emulate them, large and small.
Of course I suppose not every small town can be "the lesbian capital of the world." :laugh: So maybe Northhampton won't be emulated entirely.
Way to go Amherst!
Of course I suppose not every small town can be "the lesbian capital of the world." :laugh: So maybe Northhampton won't be emulated entirely.
Way to go Amherst!
Title: Re: Amherst joins Cambridge, Boston, and Northampton in non-discrimination for trans
Post by: lisagurl on May 07, 2009, 02:28:06 PM
Post by: lisagurl on May 07, 2009, 02:28:06 PM
But Amherst had Emily Dickinson.
Title: Re: Amherst joins Cambridge, Boston, and Northampton in non-discrimination for t
Post by: NicholeW. on May 07, 2009, 02:48:41 PM
Post by: NicholeW. on May 07, 2009, 02:48:41 PM
Quote from: lisagurl on May 07, 2009, 02:28:06 PM
But Amherst had Emily Dickinson.
Yep, and UMass which is a heck of a lot more liberal and diverse than Emily would have either been comfortable with or have liked. But, if you're interested you can have a guided tour through her home and that of her brother next-door.
Just beware of the mold spores in her brother's old home. It's still pretty decrepit!
N~
Title: Re: Amherst joins Cambridge, Boston, and Northampton in non-discrimination for trans
Post by: lisagurl on May 07, 2009, 02:58:06 PM
Post by: lisagurl on May 07, 2009, 02:58:06 PM
Been there, as she was fond of female relations.
Title: Re: Amherst joins Cambridge, Boston, and Northampton in non-discrimination for trans
Post by: NicholeW. on May 07, 2009, 03:03:58 PM
Post by: NicholeW. on May 07, 2009, 03:03:58 PM
Quote from: lisagurl on May 07, 2009, 02:58:06 PM
Been there, as she was fond of female relations.
Emily was fond of you, Lisa? I had no idea you were that old!! I mean didn't she die in 1885 or so? :)
N~
Title: Re: Amherst joins Cambridge, Boston, and Northampton in non-discrimination for trans
Post by: lisagurl on May 07, 2009, 03:54:01 PM
Post by: lisagurl on May 07, 2009, 03:54:01 PM
Her sister in-law. Did you not listen to the tour guide? ;)
Title: Re: Amherst joins Cambridge, Boston, and Northampton in non-discrimination for t
Post by: NicholeW. on May 07, 2009, 04:23:28 PM
Post by: NicholeW. on May 07, 2009, 04:23:28 PM
Quote from: lisagurl on May 07, 2009, 03:54:01 PM
Her sister in-law. Did you not listen to the tour guide? ;)
Yep, I did, he was rather practiced and had a lot of general trivia to add. I quite enjoyed him. It wasn't from not listening to the tour guide but from trying to understand your writing that caused my problem, luv. Your gnomic style can be rather difficult to ferret out for meaning sometimes. :laugh: :icon_hug:
N~
Title: Re: Amherst joins Cambridge, Boston, and Northampton in non-discrimination for trans
Post by: lisagurl on May 07, 2009, 06:31:29 PM
Post by: lisagurl on May 07, 2009, 06:31:29 PM
QuoteYour gnomic style can be rather difficult to ferret out for meaning sometimes.
Well it is about poets and you did go there. I assumed you would pick it up. Shall we jump to Elizabeth Bishop? But that is another State and country.
Title: Re: Amherst joins Cambridge, Boston, and Northampton in non-discrimination for trans
Post by: tekla on May 07, 2009, 06:41:16 PM
Post by: tekla on May 07, 2009, 06:41:16 PM
These are not exactly 'mainstream' American towns.
Title: Re: Amherst joins Cambridge, Boston, and Northampton in non-discrimination for trans
Post by: lisagurl on May 07, 2009, 06:57:13 PM
Post by: lisagurl on May 07, 2009, 06:57:13 PM
Quote from: tekla on May 07, 2009, 06:41:16 PM
These are not exactly 'mainstream' American towns.
Not for someone on the left side. But the north east is one big town with different sections.
Title: Re: Amherst joins Cambridge, Boston, and Northampton in non-discrimination for t
Post by: Alyssa M. on May 07, 2009, 08:25:59 PM
Post by: Alyssa M. on May 07, 2009, 08:25:59 PM
???
Amherst is not exactly Skowhegan, ME or Gorham, NH or even Pittsfield, MA. Rather distinct cultures. And New England in general is not exactly Pennsylvania. Most Americans are more suspicious of New England (especially Massachusetts) than they are of California.
(Which is to say, most Americans are uncultured provincial swine, says the supercillious native Bostonian.)
Amherst is not exactly Skowhegan, ME or Gorham, NH or even Pittsfield, MA. Rather distinct cultures. And New England in general is not exactly Pennsylvania. Most Americans are more suspicious of New England (especially Massachusetts) than they are of California.
(Which is to say, most Americans are uncultured provincial swine, says the supercillious native Bostonian.)