American Medical Association Supports Accurate Birth Certificats for Transgender People
Transgender Law Center hails the recent decision by the American Medical Association (AMA) to pass a resolution stating “That our American Medical Association support policies that allow for a change of sex designation on birth certificates for transgender individuals based upon verification by a physician that the individual has undergone transition according to applicable medical standards [...]
View ArticleWe Are All Mainers! Maine’s Highest Court Hears Transgender Student’s Case
By Matt Wood, Staff Attorney Like many New England states, Maine has taken a strong stance in favor of LGBT rights. Since 2005, state law has prohibited discrimination based upon gender identity, and in 2009 Maine recognized same-sex marriage. Last week, while all eyes were on the U.S. Supreme Court for two important decisions concerning [...]
View ArticleOn being a transgender dad…
By Martin Rawlings-Fein Growing up in San Jose as a transgender man, I didn’t see my future fatherhood. I only knew one trans parent, my best friend in High School’s step mother, and I certainly didn’t know any trans dads. Upon settling in San Francisco, I met a handful of men with children and hoped [...]
View ArticleOn having a dad who transitioned…
By Heather B. For Father’s Day, most stores stock displays with neckties, shades of blue, and snapshots of men cradling small children. I pass by cards with fishing reels, golf clubs, toolboxes, and sailboats. None of these apply to my family. The words “Dad,” “Daddy,” “Papa,” and “Father” pop out at me. I haven’t called [...]
View ArticleVictory! Social Security Administration Updates Gender Change Policy
San Francisco, CA—Today the Social Security Administration (SSA) issued new regulations updating the standard for changing an individual’s gender marker in Social Security records. The updated policy recognizes that transition-related care involves decisions made between a transgender person and their doctor therefore is different for each person. Click to tweet ”Victory! #SSA updates gender change [...]
View ArticleMaine’s Highest Court Hears Transgender Student Case
From the ABCNews/A.P: Maine’s highest court heard arguments Wednesday over whether transgender students can use the bathroom of their choice, and the girl at the heart of the case said she hoped justices would recognize the right of children to attend school without being “bullied” by peers or administrators. Nicole Maines, now 15, watched lawyers [...]
View ArticleBoston Police Update Transgender Policies
From Boston PD: On June 4th, 2013, the Boston Police Department issued guidelines for police contact with transgender individuals. The Special Order states in part, “The policy of the Boston Police Department is to treat all individuals with dignity, respect, and professionalism. Officers shall at all times abide by Boston Police Department Rule 102 §9 [...]
View ArticleCool Mom! “Standing with my transgender son…”
By Catherine Lee June 12, 2013 via our partners at GSA Network This morning, the California Senate Education Committee passed AB 1266, the School Success and Opportunity Act, by a vote of 5-2. It now heads to the Senate floor. 16-year-old Manteca High School student Ashton Lee, joined by his mother, testified in support of [...]
View ArticleCA Bill Supporting Transgender Students Goes to the Senate Floor
SACRAMENTO—Today (June 12, 2013) the California Senate Education Committee passed AB 1266 (Ammiano), the School Success and Opportunity Act, a bill that provides crucial support for transgender students, by a vote of 5-2. The bill will ensure that California public schools understand their responsibility for the success and well-being of all students, including transgender students, [...]
View ArticleTransgender Police Officer Settles Claim Against Bay Area Police Department
A settlement has been reached in a landmark discrimination case involving a transgender police officer in the Bay Area. The case was brought by Transgender Law Center and the Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center on behalf of “Officer T.,” a 17-year veteran of the police department who was subjected to serious discrimination and harassment by [...]
View ArticleWatch: Delaware’s Beau Biden Supports Transgender Protections
Update: Delaware’s House of Representatives has passed legislation to protect transgender people from discrimination in housing, employment, public accommodations, and health insurance! The Governor is expected to sign it after it is re-approved by the Senate. Delaware’s Attorney General Beau Biden made a video for our friends at Equality Delaware in which he enthusiastically supports [...]
View ArticleArizona Bathroom Bill Flushed Away – For Now
An Arizona bill that targeted transgender people wanting to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity has been flushed away in the state legislature – at least for this Legislative session. Republican Rep. John Kavanagh, whose initial proposal for a so-called “bathroom bill” caused a national uproar in March, told news media on Wednesday [...]
View ArticleListen: Homophobia and Transphobia in Sports
From CityVisions: Have conversations about out LGBTQ athletes in the Bay Area changed since Jason Collins and Brittney Griner came out publicly? Since Giants pitcher Jeremy Affeldt apologized for his homophobic past? How do intersections of race, class and gender impact the experiences of LGBTQ athletes? In K-12 education, does Race to the Top include [...]
View ArticleSmall Biz Supports LGBT Workers
Small Business Majority has released a new study (see below) showing that the majority of small businesses support federal and state workplace protections for GLBT workers, and that most business owners already thought it was the law. From Small Business Majority: Small business owners nationwide are doing all they can to strengthen their businesses and [...]
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