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Trans Politicians Move Into Mainstream

Started by Natasha, December 10, 2008, 05:27:49 PM

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December 10, 2008, 05:27:49 PM
Trans Politicians Move Into Mainstream

http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ch=news&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=84440
Steve Weinstein
12/10/2008

When America elected its first African American president, pundits boldly declared the landscape of prejudice and limitations changed forever, and in a heartbeat. But when the sun rose on November 5, gay
Americans woke up to a country in which their rights were further diminished.

These recent setbacks pale in comparison to the fact that few states protect against job discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation - or gender identity.  Marginalized by society as well as the LGBT movement, the transgendered are steadily gaining visibility in the political arena. They're accomplishing that by building a reputation and power base through old fashioned political networking.
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