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Senators sponsor state bill to ban Native American mascots
Activist Rhonda Anderson of Colrain is a member of the Inupiaq and Athabaskan peoples. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
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Published: 2/14/2021 7:34:49 PM
Area state senators are sponsors of a bill that would prohibit public schools from using Native American mascots, logos and team names.
State Sen. Jo Comerford, D-Northampton, filed Bill SD.417 a few days ago to take up the mantle in the fight against imagery and mascots deemed insensitive to Indigenous communities. Comerford is the lead sponsor and Adam Hinds, a Pittsfield Democrat, has signed on, as have Democratic colleagues Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca Rausch, Sal DiDomenico and Jason Lewis. The bill has previously been unsuccessful in legislative session.
Senators sponsor state bill to ban Native American mascots
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Modified: 2/15/2021 1:40:25 PM
Area state senators are sponsors of a bill that would prohibit public schools from using Native American mascots, logos and team names.
State Sen. Jo Comerford, D-Northampton, filed Bill SD.417 a few days ago to take up the mantle in the fight against imagery and mascots deemed insensitive to Indigenous communities. Comerford is the lead sponsor and Adam Hinds, a Pittsfield Democrat, has signed on, as have Democratic colleagues Sonia Chang-Diaz, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca Rausch, Sal DiDomenico and Jason Lewis. The bill has previously been unsuccessful in legislative session.
Five Things for Dover, Sherborn and Medfield: Sen. Rausch announces virtual office hours
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1 State Sen. Rebecca Rausch, D-Needham, will host her next virtual office hours on Friday, Feb. 12, from 10-11 a.m.
In keeping with best practices and recommendations from public health officials, conversations with the senator and her staff will take place via video conferencing and phone calls. Residents from any part of the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District are welcome to share their questions and opinions on state issues with Rausch and her staff.
Constituents may reserve 15-minute appointments in advance at https://www.beccarauschma.com/office-hours.
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