Date: Fri Nov 08 2002 - 23:26:35 CST
FYI, just thought everybody would be interested in this ...
Chicago passes transgender equality law
SUMMARY: Chicago's city council approved an ordinance on Wednesday that
protects transgender people from discrimination.
Chicago's city council approved an ordinance on Wednesday that protects
transgender people from discrimination.
The measure, which reportedly passed without controversy, prohibits
discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and credit
transactions based on gender identity or expression.
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley endorsed the ordinance.
"Transpeople are some of the most abused and violated people in our
society," said Rick Garcia, political director of Equality Illinois.
"Today we sent the message that all people in Chicago, including
gender-variant people, must be treated fairly and with respect."
Chicago becomes the 11th jurisdiction in the country to approve such
protections. Other cities on the list include Dallas, New York City,
Philadelphia and Decatur, Ill.
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