Board directs staff to prepare options to update regulations with gender-neutral language Following public comment and staff analysis, the board directed staff to prepare regulatory options to modernize rules and replace gendered pronouns with neutral phrasing and to present the options for board review.

The board has taken a bold step towards inclusivity by voting to replace gendered pronouns in regulations with gender-neutral language!

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#CA #GenderNeutrality #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #LanguageInclusivity

Committee clears four additional election measures, including gender‑neutral code updates and special‑election amendment The committee advanced three additional bills: Senate Bill 93 (gender‑neutral terminology in the Maryland code) passed committee 9–1; Senate Bill 5 (constitutional amendment to require special elections for legislative vacancies) and Senate Bill 29 (plain‑language ballot questions and petition procedures) each passed unanimously, 10–0.

Maryland's Education, Energy, and Environment Committee just advanced groundbreaking election measures, including gender-neutral terminology and clearer ballot language!

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#MD #GenderNeutrality #ElectionReform #CitizenPortal #VoterEducation #MarylandElections

he should worry less about manning and moreso on throwing and running👍 #genderneutrality

Massachusetts General Laws amended to remove gendered language in library policy section Legislation updates library policy language to ensure gender neutrality and inclusivity

Massachusetts is leading the way by amending library policies to embrace gender neutrality and inclusivity for all!

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#MA #CitizenPortal #InclusivityPolicy #LegislationUpdates #GenderNeutrality

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For "they" as a generic pronoun, I just realized I haven't seen it enough for "themself" to feel natural as the reflexive. Awkward! It's probably because reflexive pronouns are too uncommon for me to have had much exposure to it.

Legislators amend gender-specific language in Chapter 53 in major inclusivity effort Legislators revise Chapter 53 to replace gendered terms with gender-neutral language.

Massachusetts legislators are making history by amending Chapter 53 to embrace inclusivity with gender-neutral language!

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#MA #CitizenPortal #LanguageReform #GenderNeutrality #CivicInclusion

Legislature amends domestic relations procedure to include gender-neutral language Lawmakers modify chapters 209A and 208 to replace gendered terms with inclusive language.

Massachusetts is taking a bold step towards inclusivity by introducing a bill that modernizes domestic relations law with gender-neutral language!

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#MA #LegalInclusivity #GenderNeutrality #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement

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Man and Woman Drying rice in Bali.
Bali 1963
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What’s in a Label? It’s Different for Boys vs. Girls, New Study of Parents Finds Psychology research shows parents use gender-neutral terms for boys and men more often than for girls and women

New Study Uncovers Gender Disparities in Parental Language: Boys More Often Described with Neutral Terms www.nyu.edu/about/news-p... #GenderBias #ParentalLanguage #GenderNeutrality #NYUStudy #Gender #Behavior #Disparities #SocietalBiases #Children #LifeImpact #Psychology

Eldest was baffled by Sainsbury’s decision to put this Bluey hoodie in the boys section when Bluey is a girl. Followed by equal bafflement over why there are separate sections in the first place. #LetClothesBeClothes #GenderNeutrality #GenderStereotyping #BlueyIsTheBest

East Lansing City Council debates resolution for gender-neutral language in city charter City council discusses resolution to amend charter for gender-neutral language throughout documents.

East Lansing is taking a bold step towards inclusivity by proposing a resolution to eliminate gender-specific language from its city charter, setting a transformative example for communities everywhere.

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I used to advocate women rights, now I focus on Human Rights (women, men, LGBTQ+, everyone).

Why the hell on Earth we care if someone is Man, Woman, Trans, or Whatever they would like to identify them as.

If you are bothered, just ignore that.

#GenderNeutrality #HumanRights #Sustainability