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Quick Hit: Sen. Kerry Denounces Discrimination Against Trans People; Urges Passa

Started by Shana A, July 02, 2011, 08:11:52 AM

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July 02, 2011, 08:11:52 AM
Quick Hit: Sen. Kerry Denounces Discrimination Against Trans People; Urges Passage of Massachusetts Equal Rights Bill

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In The Rainbow Times, U.S. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) came out in strong support of the Transgender Equal Rights Bill, currently on the docket in the state legislature. Senator Kerry called on Massachusetts voters to continue leading the nation on LGBT equality. The Transgender Equal Rights Bill adds "gender identity and expression" to the existing state non-discrimination policy. Senator Kerry emphasized the unjust discrimination and violence that transgender people often face just for being who they are:

     "Discrimination against transgender people is widespread and ignoring it is simply not an option.  It's an especially serious problem in our schools, where we've all witnessed the tragic and sometimes deadly consequences of bullying. But discrimination against transgender people isn't limited to certain age groups and certain environments.  It's everywhere."
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