488 - Out and Empowered: Protections and Visibility for non-monogamy with OPEN
Jul 16, 2024
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Brett Chamberlin from OPEN discusses progress in non-monogamous rights, dispelling misconceptions, and advocating for legal protections. They also explore sustaining environmental activism through community support, therapy benefits, and organization initiatives for non-monogamous relationship rights.
Non-monogamous advocacy efforts focus on securing rights, protections, and awareness for the community.
Historical liberation movements influence contemporary push for legal protections for non-normative relationships.
OPEN organization emphasizes inclusive, non-hierarchical structures for positive societal change in non-monogamous communities.
Deep dives
Building a Solid Foundation for Non-monogamy Course Update
Dedeker updates an online course focusing on exercises, journal prompts, and discussion questions to aid individuals in creating strong relational foundations for non-monogamy. The course aims to address snags in relationships despite vast knowledge, emphasizing evidence-based practices to offer a robust relationship starting point.
Advancements in Non-monogamy Rights and Protections
Discussion on the progress in securing rights, protections, and awareness for non-monogamous relationships, including a conversation with OPEN's director, Brett Chamberlain, highlighting current initiatives, community involvement, and potential impacts on societal norms. The Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Non-Monogamy strives to support non-monogamous professionals in workplaces and advocate for legislative protections.
Inclusivity in Relationship Structures and Legal Protections
Exploration of non-normative relationship structures within historical liberation movements and the contemporary push for legal protections for various family structures beyond traditional romantic relationships. Efforts are made to pass municipal non-discrimination ordinances based on family or relationship structures, fostering inclusivity in legal and social frameworks.
Encouraging Engagement in Non-monogamy Advocacy
Encouragement for individuals to engage in advocacy efforts for non-monogamous communities through various actions like outreach to city council members, visibility initiatives, open discussions about identities, and organizing community events. Strategies focus on grassroots involvement and educating on the importance of social change.
Future of Non-monogamy Advocacy and Organizational Values
Highlighting the relay-race nature of advocacy work and the evolving role of organizations like OPEN in supporting non-monogamous communities. Emphasis on fostering inclusive, responsive, and non-hierarchical structures to drive positive societal change, aligning with progressive values and community needs.
Today we're excited to be joined by Brett Chamberlin from OPEN! Brett (he/him) is a social impact organizer with over a decade of leadership experience building a more just and joyous future. He is the founder and Executive Director of OPEN, the Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Non-monogamy. Prior to launching OPEN, Brett worked in the environmental movement as the Director of Community Engagement at The Story of Stuff Project and the co-founder of the Post Landfill Action Network. He lives in the California Bay Area.
We'll be chatting with Brett about progress for non-monogamous folks over the past few years, from securing rights to overall awareness of non-monogamy as a relationship style.
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