Indiana Transgender Rights Advocacy Alliance (INTRAA)

Talking points on ENDA

Monday, 10. 22. 2007  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

Transgender People and Pervasive Discrimination Transgender people face pervasive discrimination in every area of life. Transgender people are often rejected by families, harassed and kicked out of school, and discriminated against in daily life in supermarkets, malls, on public transportation, etc. Although all of these problems are terrible, the most acute need for transgender people is anti-discrimination protections in the workplace. When a transgender person loses a job and can't find another one due to additional discrimination, they can become homeless, ...

Statement on ENDA from Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin – Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize

Thursday, 10. 11. 2007  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jerilyn Goodman 608-251-8737 Cell: 608-347-6557 jerilyn.goodman@mail.house.gov October 11, 2007 I have always been a strong supporter of guaranteeing full civil rights for all in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. My work on this issue will continue until these protections become law. I strongly support H.R. 2015, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007. For many years, I have worked closely and tirelessly with people in the LGBT community and our allies to build support ...

Donna Rose resigns from the HRC Board of Directors

Wednesday, 10. 3. 2007  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

October 03, 2007 http://www.donnarose.com/Community.htm A statement from Donna Rose in response to the recently announced Human Rights Campaign position on ENDA: Community. Integrity. Leadership. Vision. These are the foundational pillars of Equality. These are the values that draw many of us into advocacy roles. Those tenets provide a clear roadmap when things like politics, expediency, agenda, and power cloud the picture as they so often do. They pave the way to the moral high-ground, and those who follow them ...

TransNews Weekly- 22nd July 2007

Sunday, 07. 22. 2007  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

1.Voting on hate crimes bill in Senate sidelined The voting on the Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007, the bill that was filed by Sens. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) and Gordon Smith (R-Ore.) and if passed would protect gay and trans people across the nation, was postponed by the Senate in order to focus on other amendments relating the Iraq war. Read more at the Washington Blade website 2.Metis (trans women) get assaulted by Nepalese ...

TransNews Weekly- 14 July 2007

Saturday, 07. 14. 2007  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

1. Cross-dresser mistaken for a stalker A cross-dresser in Oxford, England, was physically assaulted when mistaken for a stalker by Lee Carney, who assumed was following his girlfriend. It was the first time the victim had ever been public in women's clothing. Read more at the This is Cheshire website 2. Cuba to update same-sex and trans-rights Cuba's government is planning an update on its Family Code to extend rights to gay and trans people. If approved, gay and ...

Take Action with INTRAA: Help stop police abuse of transwomen

Friday, 07. 13. 2007  –  Section: INTRAAupdates, Vault

Mariah Lopez and Christina Sforza have come forward with allegations of abuse by the NYPD, which if substantiated amount to serious human rights violations. And despite repeated calls by Amnesty International for an investigation, no progress has been reported. Ms. Lopez's and Ms. Sforza's cases, which may involve torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, false arrest and possibly denial of access to essential medication, fit the pattern of abuse documented by AI's Stonewalled report. Here's what you ...

Xavier Brooks on BloomingOUT

Thursday, 07. 12. 2007  –  Section: IndianaNews, Vault

Xavier Brooks, a Bloomington-area drag king, will be on BloomingOUT, a weekly radio show dedicated to Gay Lesbian Bisexual Trans Queer (GLBTQ) life broadcast from Bloomington, IN. He will be talking about, among other things, Kings, Queens, and Everything In Between, the upcoming INTRAA drag show, so be sure to tune in! Listen to the show streaming online at the scheduled time, or download it later.

The State of Trans Politics Town Hall

Wednesday, 07. 11. 2007  –  Section: INTRAAupdates, Vault

Get caught up with the state of trans politics nationally, statewide, and on the local level in Indiana by spending and evening with INTRAA, Transyouth Family Advocates (TYFA), and the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE). With this much knowledge about trans politics in one room, this is an event you shouldn't miss! Speakers for the event are: Mara Keisling, Executive Director National Center for Transgender Equality Kim Pearson, President TransYouth Family Advocates Vivian Benge, President Indiana ...

Kings, Queens, and Everything in Between – INTRAA Drag Show – 7/19

Monday, 07. 9. 2007  –  Section: INTRAAupdates, Vault

Join Us! INTRAA invites you to come enjoy... Kings, Queens, and Everything in Between! You'll know you've hit the jackpot when our royals make your cheeks flush red! It's sure to be a Full House, so buy your tickets now! Tickets are $10.00 each Anyone who joins INTRAA between now and July 19 will get a free ticket to the show!

TransNews Weekly- 8 July 2007

Sunday, 07. 8. 2007  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

1. San Francisco to provide better service to the trans community San Francisco's Department of Public Health along with University of California will be offering new services to the city's trans-community. Read more at the Bay Area Reporter website 2. Bangkok Novotel issues apology to Thai trans-woman The Bangkok Novotel hotel on Thursday issued apology to the Thai trans-woman who was denied entry into its premises for not being a 'legitimate woman'. The apology came after the hotel received threats ...