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Special Briefing: Via Teleconference: Washington, DC
Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe: Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Organization Affairs
Suzanne Nossel: Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Organization Af…
sfbaytimes.com – By Dennis McMillan
On June 14, the California State Senate Judiciary Committee passed the Gender Nondiscrimination Act (AB 887) on a 3-2 vote. The bill was authored by Assemblymember Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) and sponsored by Equali…
pamshouseblend.com – by: Abby
I hesitate to jump into these shark-infested waters, but here goes.
I certainly have my own opinion on the “transsexual” vs. “transgender” debate that has ignited many a flame war on the internet over the last few mo…
politics.gather.com – by Shula Asher Silberstein
Transgender civil rights will be at the forefront at the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition’s day of action on June 23rd. On this day, participants will discuss transgender civil rights wit…
thescavenger.net
A transsexual woman has won the right to a full, 10-year passport in her transitioned identity, without the need for undergoing sex realignment surgery first. She shares the story of her legal battle with the Australian Passport Of…
boston.com – By Brian MacQuarrie – Globe Staff
Depending on the arguments heard yesterday at the State House, a bill to ban transgender discrimination is either the next leap for civil rights in Massachusetts or a way for predators to gain access to…
mpbn.net – Reported By: Susan Sharon
A bill that would have amended the Maine Human Rights Act and repealed existing protections for transgender people accessing public restrooms, locker rooms and showers has been rejected by both the House and Sen…
bangordailynews.com – By Kevin Miller, BDN Staff
Augusta, Maine – House lawmakers voted late Tuesday night to reject a bill inspired by the high-profile case of a transgender elementary school student from Orono who was denied access to the girls ba…
mpbn.net – Reported By: Susan Sharon
This week the Maine Legislature is expected to vote on a controversial bill that would repeal civil rights protections for transgender people. LD 1046 would say that unless otherwise specified, rest rooms, shower…
thehill.com – By Crosby Burns and Jeff Krehely
Vandy Beth Glenn lost her job with the Georgia General Assembly when her boss fired her because she was transgender. Brooke Waits was gainfully employed in Dallas, Texas until her manager fired her imme…