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Elisabeth Freeman, Militant Suffragette, Civil Rights Worker and Peace Activist

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On Nov. 2, 2019, Peg Johnston made a presentation “Elisabeth Freeman, Militant Suffragette, Civil Rights Worker and Peace Activist” to the Women’s Rights and Justice in NYS: Past and Present Conference. Freeman started her career as a suffragette both in England and the U.S. with innovative techniques to capture the attention of the press and the public. … [Read more...] about Elisabeth Freeman, Militant Suffragette, Civil Rights Worker and Peace Activist

Metal Spines Stretching The Susquehanna (a poem)

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Susquehanna River - Organic blood stream of this town. To view these metal spines; suspensions of time, Old bone relics - stretching across, side to side. East to West, North and South, these vertebrate of industry, connect to the backbone of commerce, link the past, tunneled deep in our hearts. From the banks of the Susquehanna - Leaves change in … [Read more...] about Metal Spines Stretching The Susquehanna (a poem)

9th Bob Johnston Photo Competition Winners

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The Cooperative Gallery 213 and the Two Rivers Photography Club announce the winners of the 9th Bob Johnston Photography Show and Competition at the opening on First Friday January 3, 2020. The Show continues through Saturday, January 25, at 4pm when the People’s Choice prize will be awarded. Kirk and Leslie Van Zandbergen, fine art photographers, judged … [Read more...] about 9th Bob Johnston Photo Competition Winners

YOU CAN ONLY SPEAK IF I SAY SO

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Who would have guessed the male dominated police forces from multiple agencies who responded to the Nov 21 Broome County Legislative meeting were scared to death of the nonviolent general public who just wanted a voice.  It may even be historic that four local women were arrested for seeking freedom of speech.  The over-reaction of arrests led by Mayor David … [Read more...] about YOU CAN ONLY SPEAK IF I SAY SO

Protesters Arrested at County Legislature

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BINGHAMTON—This past Thursday, 11/21, community members participated in a direct action to draw attention to recurring deaths and systemic abuse at the Broome County Jail, as well as speak out against a proposed “harassment” bill designed to further criminalize Broome County residents. Demonstrators from various local organizations and community spaces … [Read more...] about Protesters Arrested at County Legislature

Critical Pretrial Justice Reforms Will Not Be Delayed

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Statement from Citizen Action of New York: Critical Pretrial Justice Reforms Will Not Be Delayed Albany, NY - Rosemary Rivera, Co-Executive Director of Citizen Action of New York, released the following statement in response to calls by prosecutors and sheriffs and to delay justice for New Yorkers by placing a moratorium on new bail, discovery, and speedy … [Read more...] about Critical Pretrial Justice Reforms Will Not Be Delayed

9th Bob Johnston Photography Competition

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Deadline for Submission Sun. Dec. 22 10 am - 1 pm & Saturday Dec. 28th 12-4 pm at Cooperative Gallery The Cooperative Gallery 213 and the Two Rivers Photography Club are sponsoring the 9th Bob Johnston Photography Show and Competition January 3-25th, 2020. “Now in its ninth year, this Photo Competition attracts the best photography in the Southern … [Read more...] about 9th Bob Johnston Photography Competition

LGB Couples Health Study

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Our research team at Binghamton University is seeking LGB Couples who have been in a committed relationship for 6 months or longer for a research study on how stress affects our intimate relationships. The study will be at Binghamton University. The study takes approximately 1 ½ hours and participants will be PAID! If interested, please call for more … [Read more...] about LGB Couples Health Study

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