The Baltimore County Council appears set to approve a transgender anti-discrimination bill but it will likely pass with an amendment governing the use of public accommodations, including restrooms.
Congrats, Maryland.
It might be time to start a potato boycott: On Friday, legislators in Idaho voted down a measure to add protections for LGBT citizens to the state’s anti-discrimination laws.
Sen. Edgar Malepeai (D-Pocatello), introduced the measure and fought back tears as he asked members to print the bill and allow testimony from supporters. “In my opinion, it would be profoundly disrespectful not to afford,” said Malepeai said, who is straight. Pausing to collect himself, he added: “Not to afford those tens of thousands of families affected by this legislation with at least a printing of the bill.”
This is ridiculous. Honestly, how can you deny a human being protection? How can you be that low?
Started by the GSA’s president, the goal is to have gender identity protected, which as of now, it isn’t. Sign it and let them know everyone cares!
Started by the GSA’s president, the goal is to have gender identity protected, which as of now, it isn’t. Sign it and let them know everyone cares!
One of New York’s Bravest is breaking barriers — becoming the first transgender firefighter in city history.
The male-to-female firefighter has been openly welcomed by the FDNY, even as a Brooklyn judge handling a discrimination lawsuit against the department has blasted it for its lack of diversity.
The tall blonde, who now goes by Brooke, is a third-generation firefighter, with her father still on the job. The Post is withholding her full name.
Around Metrotech headquarters, where she is currently assigned, the famously macho department — almost 100 percent male with only 32 women on the job — is taking her transition in stride.
“It’s a tremendously courageous decision,” said one fellow firefighter. “Hopefully everyone will be supportive.”
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