Indiana Transgender Rights Advocacy Alliance (INTRAA)

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 ...

American Medical Association amends nondiscrimination policy to include gender identity

Tuesday, 07. 3. 2007  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

This past week, the American Medical Association amended their nondiscrimination policy to include "gender identity", providing a huge step forward in the language of inclusiveness in the medical field. The implications of this change can be far-reaching, as the policy protects not only medical professionals but also medical students and patients from discrimination on the basis of gender identity. Read the policy ...

UK equality regulations published, omit trans rights

Friday, 03. 9. 2007  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

The Equality Act, protecting LGB people from discrimination in regards to goods and services, well come into effect on April 30, 2007. Transgender discrimination has not been addressed. Subject to likely Parliamentary approval, the regulations were published yesterday with an accompanying statement from Ruth Kelly. "Our approach will ensure that nobody will be required to act in a way that contravenes their core religious beliefs, but where religious organisations enter into an agreement to provide services to the wider community, ...

Gender Change Costs Dean A Job

Monday, 02. 12. 2007  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

This article brings up some interesting questions of whether GID is covered as a disability and how religions get involved. Gender Change Costs Dean a Job Religious institutions have long had leeway to hire and fire based on creed. But what happens when a man who professes the faith also starts to appear on campus as a woman? At Spring Arbor University, a Michigan institution affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, the pending termination of a transgender faculty ...

Johnson County, Iowa Considering Adding Gender Identity to HRO

Friday, 12. 22. 2006  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

Board wants 'justice for everyone'Members pass first reading of human rights ordinanceBy Kathryn FiegenIowa City Press-CitizenThe Johnson County Board of Supervisors on Thursday took the first step to protect people against discrimination based on sexual orientation.The board unanimously passed the first reading of a new human rights ordinance.The Iowa State Civil Rights Act does not offer protection against discrimination based on marital status, sexual and gender orientation in employment, education, housing and ...

Columbus Human Rights Commission To Mediate Complaints Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

Wednesday, 12. 20. 2006  –  Section: Featured, INTRAAupdates, IndianaNews

As of December 20, 2006, the Human Rights Commission in Columbus, Indiana is now receiving complaints based on sexual orientation and gender identity thanks in large part to a grassroots effort led by local organizers under the umbrella of the Columbus Gay/Straight Alliance (G/SA) with consultative services provided by the ...

UPDATE: Governor Corzine Signs Legislation to Add Gender Identity, Expression as a Protected Class Against Discrimination

Wednesday, 12. 20. 2006  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

GOVERNOR CORZINE SIGNS LEGISLATION TO ADD GENDER IDENTITY, EXPRESSION AS A PROTECTED CLASS AGAINST DISCRIMINATION TRENTON - Governor Jon S. Corzine today signed legislation that amends the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJ-LAD) by adding "gender identity or expression" to the list of protected characteristics. A characteristic protected under the NJ-LAD is one that cannot lawfully be used as a basis for employment, housing, public accommodation, and similar decisions. "The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination is one of the most ...

Lambda Legal Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Houston Woman Whose Job Offer Was Revoked Because She is Transgender

Monday, 12. 18. 2006  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

‘When the HR Director found out the company offered a job to a transgender person, the offer was rescinded.’ (Houston, Texas, December 18, 2006) — Today, Lambda Legal has filed papers in federal court in the Southern District of Texas on behalf of a transgender woman whose employment offer was rescinded because she is transgender.“When the HR Director found out the company offered a job to a transgender person, the offer was rescinded,” said Cole Thaler, Transgender Rights Attorney at ...

New Jersey Becomes 9th State to Pass Transgender-Inclusive Nondiscrimination Law

Thursday, 12. 14. 2006  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

All New Jersey Residents and Now One-Third of the U.S. Covered by Transgender-Inclusive Anti-Discrimination Protections NJ Becomes Ninth State to Pass Trans-Inclusive Nondiscrimination Legislation; Bill Clears Legislature, Awaits Governor’s Signature (Washington, DC) — Today New Jersey made a historic stride forward in protecting the civil rights of transgender people. New Jersey’s Senate passed bill S362 on Monday, December 11, by a vote of 31-5. The Assembly version, A930, passed New Jersey’s lower house today by a vote of 69-5, and now goes ...

Kodak expands health care coverage to include TS benefits

Saturday, 08. 26. 2006  –  Section: TransNews, Vault

Kodak, a US Fortune 500 company, has announced that it is expanding its health care coverage to include transition procedures including hormones and surgeries for employees. This new policy affects all procedures accuring after July 1, 2006 for employees on the self-insure plan. Visit the Gay Alliance website to read the whole story.