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Gender Equity in Education

1997

Homophobia

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Restraining Order Settles Belanger Case, Kathryn Ritchie Dec 1997

Restraining Order Settles Belanger Case, Kathryn Ritchie

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Attorney General's Office reached an agreement late last week with Casey Belanger, the University of Maine student accused of sending threatening e-mail to several folders on the FirstClass computer system. Both Belangers and the judge have signed a "consent judgement," permanently restraining him from harassing anyone of the minority status, according to Assistant Attorney General Stephen Wessler.


Hiv Patient Faces Disease With Hope, Courage, Jason Cunningham Dec 1997

Hiv Patient Faces Disease With Hope, Courage, Jason Cunningham

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

After becoming infected with HIV a few years ago, Nancy, who prefers not to use her last name, could have given up all hpe and become overwhelmed with self-pity. But she decided to press forward and take advantage of the opportunities life had to offer.


Slurs Bring Civil Suit Against Um Student, Kathryn Ritchie, Paul Livingstone Oct 1997

Slurs Bring Civil Suit Against Um Student, Kathryn Ritchie, Paul Livingstone

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Maine Attorney General's Office filed a civil suit yesterday against a University of Maine student who allegedly used the FirstClass [email] computer system to make threatening statements directed at gays, lesbians and bisexuals. The suit claims Casey Belanger, 19, of Orono, violated the Maine Civil Rights Act... "Bias motivated threats of violence have absolutely no place anywhere in society, including our universities and colleges," Attorney General Andrew Ketterer said.