Congress forms new Transgender Equality Task Force
http://lgbtweekly.com/2015/11/17/congress-forms-new-transgender-equality-task-force/
LGBT Weekly/Posted by Steve Lee, Editor Around the Nation, Online Only, Tuesday, November 17th, 2015
"WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus has announced the creation of the new Transgender Equality Task Force, to be chaired by Rep. Mike Honda (D-Silicon Valley)."
This is fantastic news!
HRC President Chad Griffin Testifies at First-Ever Congressional Forum on Anti-Transgender Violence
http://www.hrc.org/blog/entry/hrc-president-chad-griffin-testifies-at-first-ever-congressional-forum-on-a
HRC/November 17, 2015 by HRC staff
"Today, the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus held the first-ever Congressional Forum on Violence Against the Transgender Community in an effort to raise awareness of the scourge of violence impacting the transgender community – particularly transgender women of color. HRC President Chad Griffin testified before Congress emphasizing the need to implement and enforce legislation that will protect "