CITY COUNCIL EXTENDS ANTI-DISCRIMINATION PROTECTIONS TO GENDER IDENTITY

http://www.outinstlouis.com/home/news.asp?articleid=31888
4/5/2008

"WASHINGTON- Today the Kansas City, MO City Council unanimously
approved an ordinance updating its anti-discrimination prohibitions to
include gender identity. Kansas City joins more than 90 cities and
counties as well as twelve states, the District of Columbia, and
hundreds of private employers in prohibiting employment discrimination
based on gender identity. The ordinance also prohibits discrimination
in public accommodations and housing."