The Equality Act would include protections in public accommodations, public education, employment, housing, federal funding, jury service, legal protections, and credit. Legislation will be introduced in Congress today to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other federal laws to protect LGBT people from discrimination, The Advocate has learned. Democrats Jeff Merkley of Oregon, Tammy Baldwin…
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U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance Clarifying Title IX Protections for Transgender Students
VICTORY: The Department of Education says that transgender students ARE protected from discrimination under Title IX. We believe that all students deserve safe and respectful schools, no matter their gender identity or expression. Share if you agree. Learn more: http://glsen.us/1iz1Zkc
Know Your Rights Trainings for transgender and gender non-conforming communities in New Mexico
New Mexicans Southwest Women’s Law Center has teamed up with the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico, the ACLU LGBT Project, and the ACLU of New Mexico to present Know Your Rights Trainings for transgender and gender non-conforming communities in New Mexico. We will be providing information about: Changing your Name and Gender Marker…
