Ruling Inspires New Hope For Transgender People
By Ann E. Marimow
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, September 15, 2008; Page B01
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To Allyson Robinson, it means accompanying her young children to public restrooms in Montgomery County without worrying that someone will call the police.
For Colleen Fay, it brings the hope that the next time she applies for a driver's license she won't be badgered about her previous life as a man.
And for Chloe Schwenke, it means other people like her will be able to enjoy the job security she has found in her international development work in the District.
With the decision by Maryland's highest court last week to block a referendum petition, Montgomery County's law banning discrimination against transgender people takes effect immediately.
Ruling Inspires New Hope For Transgender People
Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/14/AR2008091402195.html)
By Ann E. Marimow
Washington Post Staff Writer
9/15/2008
To Allyson Robinson, it means accompanying her young children to
public restrooms in Montgomery County without worrying that someone
will call the police.
For Colleen Fay, it brings the hope that the next time she applies for
a driver's license she won't be badgered about her previous life as a
man.
And for Chloe Schwenke, it means other people like her will be able to
enjoy the job security she has found in her international development
work in the District.
With the decision by Maryland's highest court last week to block a
referendum petition, Montgomery County's law banning discrimination
against transgender people takes effect immediately.