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Queer Protestors Give HRC the Bird at Fundraiser, Demand Trans Rights

Started by Natasha, February 22, 2008, 05:00:04 PM

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February 22, 2008, 05:00:04 PM
Queer Protestors Give HRC the Bird at Fundraiser, Demand Trans Rights

http://nyc.indymedia.org/en/2008/02/94940.html
02/22/2008

Instead of supporting a united queer community, HRC dumped transgender people from ENDA, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, a bill banning discrimination based on sexual orientation, but not gender identity. Publically, HRC executive director Joe Solmonese said, "We absolutely do not support and, in fact, oppose legislation that is not absolutely inclusive." But behind the scenes, he worked to eliminate trans protections.

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