For once, some good civil rights news

Sep 23, 2008 13:16

U.S. District Judge James Robinson (D.D.C.) has ruled that discrimination against a trans person is sex discrimination under Title VII.  Finally, someone who's read Price Waterhouse!

The case, Schroer v. Billington, is fascinating.  Diane Schroer applied for a job at the library of congress, as a "Specialist in Terrorism and International Crime."  ( Read more... )

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musikmysterium September 24 2008, 04:00:52 UTC
Damn straight judicial appointments matter!!! So do the freaking elections. I am seriously considering a move to another country if this election is screwed up by the Supremes this time!
I love your blog - hope you don't mind my reading it! (It gives me hope for the future - I am not kidding!)
Musikmysterium a/k/a FugueStateKnits

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willendorf5761 September 24 2008, 12:27:41 UTC
Thanks! Always good to have a new reader.

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