9/28/28. Co-Host Megan Zinn

The fight for rights for persons with disabilities. It’s the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Center for Public Representation. We speak with the Founder and first Executive Director, now Special Counsel Steven Schwartz, and the Executive Director Kathy Costanzo. We discuss the Northampton State Hospital Deinstitutionalization Lawsuit and the impact of the Trump Administration cutting funding and targeting people with disabilities. October 8 — An Afternoon of Reflection and An Evening of Celebration.

Writers Block. Megan interviews Shelly Jay Shore, author of “Love Me Like a Rock Song.” They discuss
queer joy, Jewish traditions and sailing against the wind.

Dr. Jane Flieshman with Ali Wicks-Lim and Mara Levy. They discuss ROAR, Rainbow Organizing and Response, and the Queer Joy Collaborative and resisting hate and cultivating joy in queer communities.

Amherst Town Mgr Paul Bockelman and Communications Mgr Sam Giffen: what is happening to Hampshire College’s land and buildings and when– we learn some details. Also, updates on the Jones Library construction and the Amethyst Brook Elementary School.