Gender identity policy fails to win panel's endorsement
In 4-3 vote, committee supports earlier decision

By Shaun Hittle
February 19, 2010

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2010/feb/19/gender-identity-policy-fails-win-panels-endorsemen/?city_local

After hearing nearly two hours of public comment Thursday, the city's Human Relations Commission voted against adding gender identity to the city's anti-discrimination policy.

The City Commission will consider the recommendation at a future meeting.

Thursday's decision came after nearly a year of debate.

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Recommendation denied in gender identity proposal

By Kayla Regan

Friday, February 19, 2010

http://www.kansan.com/news/2010/feb/19/recommendation-denied-gender/?news

The Lawrence Human Relations Commission confirmed Thursday its November decision to not recommend including gender identity and expression as a protected category in the City of Lawrence anti-discrimination code.

Students and community members commented on the issue during Thursday's meeting. Toni Wheeler, HRC city liaison, estimated 75-100 people attended the meeting — an unusually large turnout.

While the loss is disappointing, its all the more so considering that fear mongering, rather than factual discussion, was the cause of the defeat.