Indiana Transgender Rights Advocacy Alliance - Activism

New Jersey Passes Gender Identity/Expression Hate Crime and School Anti-Bullying Law

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:19:54 -0500

On January 7, 2008, the New Jersey General Assembly passed A4591/S2975 by a large majority of 65-10. This follows action last week in the state Senate where the bill passed unanimously 35-0. The law that passed will now go to Governor Corzine's desk for his expected signature.

NCTE's New "SSA Gender No-Match Letters" Guide

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:05:46 -0500

NCTE has released a new guide for transgender individuals who have received a letter under the Social Security Administration's unfair gender "no-match" employment letter policy.

White House releases statement advising Presidential veto of ENDA

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:24:59 -0400

The White House has released a statement describing reasoning for supporting a Presidential veto of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act HR 3685.

ACTION ALERT UPDATE: Houses passes non-trans-inclusive ENDA

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:41:12 -0400

The House has postponed the vote on ENDA that was scheduled to take place this week. This means that while we were initially working on a very tight deadline to make contacts and that we had a specific date in mind, now we have more time to make much needed contacts with our key Indiana targets. Of course, you should continue to contact your Representative (yes, even if you have already!), but making contact with
Joe Donnelly (202) 225-3915
Brad Ellsworth (202) 225-4636
and Baron Hill (202) 225-5315
is especially important. If you are at all inclined to pick up the phone, place a call to one of these Representatives first.

Take Action with INTRAA: Call your Senators about hate crimes!

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:10:24 -0400

A letter writing campaign is currently circulating throughout the state encouraging those who support the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act to write Senators Bayh and Lugar telling them so. This act that has passed in the House is expected to be voted on in the Senate NEXT WEEK. Get out your pens and sheets of paper and start writing why you think it is important that sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and disability should be added to existing hate crimes legislation. This is of vital importance to the LGBT community at large, but specifically impacts the transgender community in monumental ways. Continue reading for instructions on how to send your letter!

National GLBT Rights Organizations Condemn Arrest of Nationally Recognized State Leader

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 19:49:26 -0500

Groups call upon State Attorney’s Office to immediately drop charges

WASHINGTON DC, March 1 — The two largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights organizations — the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the Human Rights Campaign — today condemned the Feb. 27 arrest and detention of Nadine Smith, executive director of Equality Florida. Smith was arrested during a heated hearing before the Largo City Commission in Florida, during which the commission voted 5–2 to begin the process of firing its 14-year city manager, Steve Stanton, because he announced his plans to transition from male to female.

NCTE Advisory: Real ID Act Regulations Released

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:52:47 -0500

(Washington, DC) — Today the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued long overdue final draft regulations for implementation of the Real ID Act. These regulations represent the requirements states are being told to follow for standardization of driver’s licenses, verification of citizenship status, and information matching between state and federal databases.

Only new IDs that meet the Real ID Act standard will be acceptable for federal purposes such as air travel or entering courthouses. Due to great displeasure from state officials over serious concerns with the Real ID Act, DHS Sec. Chertoff also announced that the implementation deadline for state compliance will be extended— until December 31, 2009—from the original May 2008 date.

NCTE Wins Grant for New "Privacy and Documentation Project"

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:12:50 -0500

NCTE has been awarded a significant two-year grant to start a much needed Privacy and Documentation Project. While NCTE will raise additional funds to fully resource the program, this grant will allow us to jump start the Project.

Organizational Supporters

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:01:00 -0500

The following organizations are active supporters of INTRAA's mission, goals, and day-to-day activities:

Latest News: December 2006

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 22:05:51 -0500

Looking Forward to Another Great Year!

As 2006 comes to a close, we have a short amount of time over the holidays to take a break, reconnect with family and friends, and refocus for another year of fundraising, educating, networking, and having fun! We look forward to a great 2007.

Read all about what we've been up to...

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

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 13:17:29 -0500

As of December 20, 2006, the Human Rights Commission in Columbus, Indiana is now receiving complaints based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

"Commissioners unanimously voted in favor of the resolution amending the rules and regulations to change 'handicap' language to 'disability,' add voluntary mediation for age discrimination, and include voluntary mediation for sexual orientation and gender identity," stated Arlette Cooper Tinsley, the Director of the Columbus Human Rights Commission.

Latest news: November 2006

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 11:11:35 -0500

A New Direction!

The election is over. Time to get to work! No rest for the weary, November is always busy and this year is no exception. Join us on November 18th for Trans Day of Remembrance and the Indy Pride Community Thanksgiving afterward. We look forward to a great month.

Read all about what we've been up to...

INTRAA Board Meeting - 10/28

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 21:07:56 -0400

Start: 28 Oct 2006 - 11:00am

End: 28 Oct 2006 - 2:00pm

Description:

INTRAA's Board of Directors meets quarterly. This will be the final board meeting of 2006. We will be electing new officers at this meeting.

8th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance - 11/18

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:51:23 -0400

Start: 18 Nov 2006 - 4:30pm

End: 18 Nov 2006 - 6:30pm

Description:

The Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual event designed to recognize those murdered due to anti-transgender violence, will be held this year in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, November 18th. This will be the event's 8th year.

Civil Rights

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:33:22 -0400

Get information on civil rights laws and gender identity, including how to file a complaint if you have experienced discrimination.