New HUD Housing Regulations: Even Martians
Filed by: Dr. Jillian T. Weiss
January 21, 2011 2:00 PM
http://www.bilerico.com/2011/01/new_hud_housing_regulations.phpThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced proposed new regulations to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in programs sponsored by or financed by HUD. Alex discussed them in a post this morning.
On a media conference call with HUD yesterday, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan mentioned a sad case involving public housing from last July, in which Michelle Dushane wanted to add her trans male partner to her housing voucher. The local housing authority said no, saying "I don't think we take your kind here." They were referred to another housing authority because "they accept everyone, even Martians."
I also wonder to what extent the rule would prohibit inquiry into biological or anatomical sex. I myself have run into this problem. I asked about it on the media conference call with HUD yesterday.
