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Delegate Joseline Pena-Melnyk's Letter To Legislative Colleagues On The Attack On MD Trans Woman

http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/19130/delegate-joseline-penamelnyks-letter-to-legislative-colleges-on-the-attack-on-md-trans-woman
4/25/11
Autumn Sandeen

In a letter sent to her legislative  colleagues in Maryland, Del. Joseline Pena-Melnyk calls for an antidiscrimination bill based on gender identity for employment, housing, and public accommodation in the next legislative session. From the body of her letter:

"Incidents such as this illustrate why the transgender community in Maryland and elsewhere needs to be protected through antidiscrimination legislation.  Supporters of House Bill 235 in this past legislative session recognized this need and stood up for the rights of this community. While HB235 did not include protection from discrimination in public accommodations due to the intense pressure opponents placed on the bill's supporters, the bill would have raised public awareness of the issue and paved the way for complete protection for Maryland's transgender population. "