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 Organizations for Women in Vermont 

Vermont is abundant with many organizations and groups that are specifically focused on helping Women. Here are some examples: Business & Professional Women (BPW), Emerge Vermont, and Evolve Rutland. BPW has works to empower women and economic equity in the workplace. BPW has a powerful collection of members and 2,000 local organizations across the country. Emerge Vermont is a national organization that trains women to run for public office.

Gay Bars in Vermont

Most recently, the opening of a gay bar in Burlington caused controversy due to its name Mister Sister ''. Pride Center of Vermont'' condemned the name of the bar after getting feedback at a community meeting for transgender individuals. The name was controversial because it is seen as a derogatory term for transgender people. The owner did not handle the criticism of the name lightly, and believes that the criticism is causing division in a time very community is vital. Mister Sister is the first gay bar to open up since the closing of ''135 Pearl. 135 Pearl'' was a gay mainstay for over 10 years until it was closed down in 2006.