Sign this petition to allow girls in robotics! (at Timmins Public library)!

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Originally Posted by Siri

In other news, just hit this in my research:

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/dail...184721564.html

Timmins Public Library reverses decision on boys-only robotics event after girl's petition

I'd like to remind you that this is "CD", the use of outside research to find out facts is completely against the proper use of this forum.

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I have to say that this is the first time I've seen a change.org petition work.

I also liked this:

... the library’s board of trustees’ chair Michael Doody issued a statement Thursday changing its mind.

"The Timmins Public Library Board and staff wish to apologize to the public and Science Timmins for the misunderstanding related to the Robotics event which was designed to encourage improved literacy through reading," Doody said.

He said the event will now be open to all children between the ages of nine and 12.

Cash’s mom, Caroline Martel, told Yahoo Canada News she’s happy for the victory, but she still takes issue with Doody's statement.

“We are happy that they are opening it up to everyone, but this was not a misunderstanding. It was gender discrimination. I am disappointed that no one thought to apologize to my daughter, but that they have no problem naming and apologizing to Science Timmins and the public," she said in an email.

Umm, you got your daughter in which was your primary mission. And NOW you want an apology?