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Title: Congress hears from transgenders about job discrimination
Post by: Shana A on June 27, 2008, 09:04:45 AM
Post by: Shana A on June 27, 2008, 09:04:45 AM
Congress hears from transgenders about job discrimination
By Rob Hotakainen | McClatchy Newspapers
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/257/story/42306.html (http://www.mcclatchydc.com/257/story/42306.html)
WASHINGTON — After getting hired as a national security analyst with the Library of Congress, David Schroer took his new boss out to lunch to share some news: On his first day of work, he planned to show up as Diane.
The next day the job offer was withdrawn, and Schroer says it was a clear case of discrimination.
"In 24 hours, I had gone from a welcome addition to the staff to someone who was 'not a good fit' because I was a woman," Schroer told a House subcommittee Thursday. "Hero to zero in 24 hours."
Schroer took center stage Thursday as Congress made history with its first hearing on discrimination against transgender employees.
By Rob Hotakainen | McClatchy Newspapers
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/257/story/42306.html (http://www.mcclatchydc.com/257/story/42306.html)
WASHINGTON — After getting hired as a national security analyst with the Library of Congress, David Schroer took his new boss out to lunch to share some news: On his first day of work, he planned to show up as Diane.
The next day the job offer was withdrawn, and Schroer says it was a clear case of discrimination.
"In 24 hours, I had gone from a welcome addition to the staff to someone who was 'not a good fit' because I was a woman," Schroer told a House subcommittee Thursday. "Hero to zero in 24 hours."
Schroer took center stage Thursday as Congress made history with its first hearing on discrimination against transgender employees.
Title: Re: Congress hears from transgenders about job discrimination
Post by: Laura91 on June 27, 2008, 10:06:46 AM
Post by: Laura91 on June 27, 2008, 10:06:46 AM
QuoteWith gender identity being totally subjective, who could challenge any male who says he wants to use a woman's restroom?" Lavy asked.
:D Good Lord, what a dumb question. Well, ummmm a MAN wouldn't use the womens room, doofus!! But if a woman feels the need then she will. Jeez, you would think that people could grasp something so simple and basic.
Title: Re: Congress hears from transgenders about job discrimination
Post by: tekla on June 27, 2008, 12:26:25 PM
Post by: tekla on June 27, 2008, 12:26:25 PM
you would think that people could grasp something so simple and basic.
Umm, we're talking about Congress, Christians and reporters. Not exactly the wunderkids of reason.
Umm, we're talking about Congress, Christians and reporters. Not exactly the wunderkids of reason.