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Transgender men, lesbian professor sue North Carolina in higher education-focuse

Started by stephaniec, March 28, 2016, 08:18:58 AM

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Transgender men, lesbian professor sue North Carolina in higher education-focused suit targeting anti-LGBT law

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/trans-men-lesbian-prof-sue-n-new-anti-lgbt-law-article-1.2579783

New York Daily News/BY Nicole Hensley  / Monday, March 28, 2016, 6:05 AM

"A lawsuit filed against North Carolina Gov. Patrick McCrory overnight Monday blasts a contentious policy that prevents municipalities from passing LGBT protections.

Joaquin Carcaño and Payton McGarry — both transgender men — are among five plaintiffs targeting McCrory and state Attorney General Roy Cooper III to claim that the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act, which was rushed into law on March 24, exposes LGBT residents to "invidious discrimination.""

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Quote from: stephaniec on March 28, 2016, 08:18:58 AM
Joaquin Carcaño and Payton McGarry — both transgender men — are among five plaintiffs targeting McCrory and state Attorney General Roy Cooper III to claim that the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act, which was rushed into law on March 24, exposes LGBT residents to "invidious discrimination.""

Let 'em have it, guys! Take no prisoners.

Heroes are made every day. Payton and Joaquin, I salute you.
Have you read my short story The Eve of Triumph?
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