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Canadian Transgender Rights Bill Passes House of Commons

I saw this reported on Pam’s House Blend, although the quote and link below are to original sources. OTTAWA â€” The House of Commons passed a bill Wednesday that will amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code to protect transgender and transsexual Canadians from discrimination. “It’s a great day,” said the bill’s author, NDP MP Bill Siksay. “It’s been in the works for six years, and it’s great to see people from all[Read More…]

February 11, 2011 — 1 comment — general, LGBT Discrimination: Exploring Laws and Policies

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Consider making Transgender Day of Remembrance an active memorial. Use the day to learn more about Transpersons and the struggles they face. Reach out and take action. Stand with Transgender persons demanding an end to violence and discrimination that they face.

November 19, 2015 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, Transgender Discrimination & Issues

How “Gay Rights” Activists Harm the Future of Equality

We must quit talking about Gay Rights as if it is an all inclusive term. We have to stop talking about Gay Marriage as if it is a good descriptor, and we must do everything we can to prompt all of culture to talk more broadly about sexual orientation and identity, as well as gender identity and expression.

January 5, 2015 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, general, Homosexual

Look ahead: Five Top Issues for LGBTQ Rights in 2015

As the new year begins, I want to lay down some predictions and ideas about what LGBTQ issues ought to be big and important in 2015. Some of these will get much air play and publicity and some will not but should.

January 2, 2015 — Comments are Disabled — general, LGBT Discrimination: Exploring Laws and Policies

Pittsburgh Celebrates a Full Weekend of Transgender Visibility

A greater awareness and appreciation of this diversity within the Trans* community is needed especially by the umbrella LGBTQ community, where some have expressed a desire to break Trans issues apart of the larger issue of Equality. Gays and Lesbians must before it is too late grasp how their own efforts isolate and antagonize the inclusion of Trans* persons.

September 7, 2014 — Comments are Disabled — general, Transgender Discrimination & Issues

I support the Transgender Lobby Day.

In the end, gay, lesbian, bi, trans, and queer persons are all persons who are gender non-conforming in one way, shape or form. Any homophobia, discrimination and othering happen because LGBTQ persons choose to risk being visible as the whole persons that we are. Consider how many gays and lesbians have always been out there, and no one cares as long as we stay hidden in the closet. Our “crime” as it were- the thing that prompts our oppressors is our visibility and in that way, we are all alike, no matter how we understand our sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

July 1, 2014 — Comments are Disabled — general

Changing Thoughts on Transgender.

What I guess I can’t buy into is that replacing one binary (male/female) with a different binary (trans/cis) accomplishes anything. It just replaces one social construct with another equally limiting and patriarchal construct.

April 15, 2014 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, general

This is a moment when the LGBTQ Rights Movement Changes.

You could say, that now we await the decisions, but I’d like to suggest that we do more than simply wait. Use this time to relish the importance of this milestone and this moment! And use this time to prepare for how we move forward, demanding full equality for all LGBTQ persons. Some feel that the inordinate focus on Marriage has eclipsed the needs for other rights for gay, lesbian, bi, trans, and queer people. It is up to us to make sure that no one is left behind and that freedom for all, includes ALL.

June 24, 2013 — Comments are Disabled — Activism, Same-Sex Marriage

Breaking News: ACLU Warns High School Principal Who Removed Transgender Pennsylvania Student from Prom King Ballot

Schools should be fostering an inclusive environment where all students are allowed to be themselves instead of needlessly making students feel stigmatized for being who they are.

April 26, 2013 — Comments are Disabled — general, Transgender Discrimination & Issues

Equality Pennsylvania lauds growth of LGBT Equality Caucus and releases new poll Nearly 7 in 10 back equal civil rights; More than 60% GOP support on two key bills

Today, the Pennsylvania legislature’s LGBT Equality Caucus announced its membership for the new session. The Caucus stands at 58 members, doubling in membership from last year

February 13, 2013 — Comments are Disabled — general, Transgender Discrimination & Issues

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