Bad ENDA Moves Forward

From 365gay:

"Washington) The revised Employment Non-Discrimination Act which would protect gays and lesbians from discrimination in the workplace, but with references to gender identity removed, is headed to a vote on the House floor following approval Thursday in committee.........

Several of them refused to vote in favor of marking up the bill as it stands - among them presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich..........

When the revised bill reaches the floor of the House, Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) will introduce an amendment that would add trans protections......

As opposition mounted a number of organizations met last Friday with Speaker Nancy Pelosi who gave assurances that once ENDA becomes law and as soon as there is enough support for amendments adding back in the protections for transsexuals that version would also be presented.....

HRC called the the process less than ideal but acceptable. It was rejected outright by the other major LGBT rights groups. "

Reminder to HRC/Frank/Media - It is not just trans protections. It is protections for everyone based on gender identity and expression!