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As Northampton Housing Crisis Worsens, Smith Considers its Role in the Community

Northampton, alongside many cities in the United States, is facing a housing crisis. While stakeholders agree that the college should address the crisis at hand, there are active discussions and debate about Smith’s role in the community and how to design solutions that benefit Smith College, the city of Northampton and all of its residents alike.

‘Who Counts as a Person?’ Lynn Paltrow Speaks at Smith College

On April 7, Lynn Paltrow, attorney and founder of National Advocates for Pregnant Women — now called Pregnancy Justice — delivered a talk at Smith College titled, “Who Counts as a Person?: Women, Wombs, and Executive Disorders.” The talk, hosted by the Smith Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality department, focused on the legal and political framing of abortion, pregnancy and personhood in the United States.

Five College Professors Speak on ‘Trans Rights: A Historical and Legal Perspective’

On April 2, the Smith College Office of Equity and Inclusion co-sponsored a panel titled “Trans Rights: A Historical and Legal Perspective” to discuss the uncertain landscape for the rights of transgender people in the United States.