From the Task Force: Working Together for a United ENDA
Over the past week, our community has united – from coast to coast, and across the heartland — as never before.
In response to announcements that Congressional leaders intended to strip protections for gender identity from ENDA, an unprecedented campaign made up of national, state, and local groups swung into action.
Put the “T” back in ENDA!
Congressman Barney Frank and the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, are attempting to scuttle a trans-inclusive the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) by introducing a separate bill covering sexual orientation only, as well as a token bill on gender identity. The vote is Tuesday in the Labor Committee so act now to stop this divisive […]
Good News (Hate Crime Bill), Bad News (ENDA, again)
Good news: Matthew Shepherd Act (Federal Hate Crime Bill) passed the Senate Floor by a 60-39 margin and is on its way to President Bush’s desk.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nation/5171206.html
Bad news: Bush has vowed to veto the bill.
Worst news: Leaders of the House may strip gender identity from ENDA.
http://www.planetout.com/news/article.html?date=2007/09/27/6
The twist:
Legislative Alert- September 2007
The State Legislature passed a number of important bills. It is now up to the Governor to sign or veto these bills. Your help is needed on the measures listed below . Please act now!!
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