Montanans Tread Where Architects of ENDA Cannot?
by dentedbluemercedes
April 13, 2010
http://dentedbluemercedes.wordpress.com/2010/04/13/montanans-tread-where-architects-of-enda-cannot/After 130+ trans-inclusive ordinances in North America, some dating back as far as 1975, there is no statistical evidence of trans protections being used to facilitate or justify predatory activity in washrooms. There is, however, plenty of evidence that prejudices against transgender people routinely cause them to be denied employment and/or housing.
And in Missoula, Montana, last night, the City Council got it, as they passed an equality ordinance at a margin of 10-2. Certainly, there were some potty fears circulating, sparked by the group calling behind
NotMyBathroom.com, and I don't mean to give the impression that the result was unanimous. However, the Montana Human Rights Network and Forward Montana did an excellent job of getting real, factual information out there, supported by affirming congregations who replied to the panic with Flush the Fear. Womens' groups also came forward, with The YWCA of Missoula, Montana Women Vote, Women's Resource Center, Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Women's Opportunity and Resource Development Inc., and more speaking out in support. And the Missoulian was also key in seperating the facts from myths.
