It's actually annoying that this is being peddled as a trans related thing. It's obviously being used to gain support from the left (and likely from the cis straight allies, not the actual queer people) but will be equally likely in losing support as a result.

This is an issue that impacts everyone, but predominantly women who get married and/or divorced. If I want to change my name, obviously I'd like it to be a smooth and easy process. But among the things I hear discussed among trans people... This is very much not a concern.

Overall MA is a liberal state so for laws I certainly feel safe. With that said, shitty people are everywhere. My partner knows I've been gradually getting more uncomfortable visiting his family (south of Boston) because a few members clearly don't think I have the right to exist.

A lot of people have said pioneer valley is good, which I think is accurate. I'm in the hilltowns so I probably have some neighbors who'd hate me if they knew but it's not like we talk much. My doctors are all okay with me, I feel safe picking up HRT, and I'm comfortable dealing with my customers so overall I'm happy with the state of things.

Mmm, love to spend my vacation walking down the rail trail.

This was very clearly written by someone who hasn't spent more than a few minutes in each town. Especially if they think Great Barrington is some secret spot...

I am so confused. Were they tourists? There were so many storm warnings everywhere and they just said, the hell with it? I get that I got more snow in the hilltowns (buried already by Tuesday morning) so maybe it wasn't as heavy when the set out in the morning but there were still warnings it was going to continue.

My brain can't process the logic, or lack of logic.

All cops are bastards