Transgender Veteran Wins Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Against Library of Congress

http://www.aclu.org/lgbt/transgender/36872prs20080919.html
9/19/2008

WASHINGTON - Today a federal judge ruled that the Library of Congress illegally discriminated against a Special Forces veteran when she was denied a job after announcing her intention to transition from male to female. In a groundbreaking decision, the court ruled that discriminating against someone for changing genders is sex discrimination under federal law.

"It is especially gratifying that the court has ruled that discriminating against someone for transitioning is illegal," said Diane Schroer, the plaintiff in the case. "I knew all along that the 25 years of experience I gained defending our country didn't disappear when I transitioned, so it was hard to understand why I was being turned down for a job doing what I do best just because I'm transgender. It is tremendously gratifying to have your faith in this country, and what is fundamentally right and fair, be reaffirmed."

Quote from: Natasha on September 19, 2008, 05:23:57 PM
Transgender Veteran Wins Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Against Library of Congress

http://www.aclu.org/lgbt/transgender/36872prs20080919.html
9/19/2008

WASHINGTON - Today a federal judge ruled that the Library of Congress illegally discriminated against a Special Forces veteran when she was denied a job after announcing her intention to transition from male to female. In a groundbreaking decision, the court ruled that discriminating against someone for changing genders is sex discrimination under federal law.

"It is especially gratifying that the court has ruled that discriminating against someone for transitioning is illegal," said Diane Schroer, the plaintiff in the case. "I knew all along that the 25 years of experience I gained defending our country didn't disappear when I transitioned, so it was hard to understand why I was being turned down for a job doing what I do best just because I'm transgender. It is tremendously gratifying to have your faith in this country, and what is fundamentally right and fair, be reaffirmed."

From reading the full article I think she was very smart in the way she handled that situation. The Library of Congress has just hired a very intelligent person.

Margi   

Quote from: Margaret Ann on September 19, 2008, 07:03:25 PMThe Library of Congress has just hired a very intelligent person.

Until the Supreme Court rules in favour of COL Schroer, it's not over.  And even then, if McCain gets the election and packs the court(s), it could be revisited and overturned.  Not for nothing is "Dred Scott Decision" a conservative code word.

Karen

Quote from: Karen on September 20, 2008, 02:33:18 PM

Quote from: Margaret Ann on September 19, 2008, 07:03:25 PMThe Library of Congress has just hired a very intelligent person.

Until the Supreme Court rules in favour of COL Schroer, it's not over.  And even then, if McCain gets the election and packs the court(s), it could be revisited and overturned.  Not for nothing is "Dred Scott Decision" a conservative code word.

Karen

I can't imagine how this $500 corporate bailout (the result of the purest Republican ideology and fiscal policies) will not cinch it for Obama. But then, we Dems have snatched defeat from victory many times in the past. I think they'll milk the Palin "cult of personality" for all it's worth but that has to get old before November. I hope Obama has some smart folks ready to go to work. Are Rubin or Reisch packing their bags yet?

Margi