Transsexual News

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by DeaconBlues

Good GOD what could have possibly possesed the two attackers?

Old fashioned stupidity?

[smc]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Old fashioned stupidity?

Hatred, homophobia, a sense of alienation from society sown by poverty ... etc.. etc. Do not confuse the stupidity of acting out on these things with the things themselves. Otherwise, those who would do nothing to fix society have an excuse for their inaction.

?Stupidity? implies a lack of understanding one?s own actions. In fact in a court of law one can be found ?mentally incompetent to stand trial.? No. I believe that the people who commit hate crimes know exactly what they are doing?

[JodieTs]

I'm surprised that this was tried in part as a trans hate crime.
Was trans any component of the attack?

I understand from the video interviews that Chrissy Lee Polis gave after the attack, that the attackers were doing so totally for some other reason,
and that the attackers were unaware of her trans status.

If you are totally unaware of my trans status
when you attack me:
1. to rob me or
2.coz you think I'm giving your man the "come on" or
3. coz I support the wrong football team {Ice Hockey if you are in the USA}
then trans hate crime, it is not.


Anyone any more info on the trans component of the case?

[randolph]

A lot of misunderstanding out there.

[not2old]

Transsexual makes debut in Polish parliament
A transsexual woman and an openly gay man took seats in Poland's newly elected parliament Tuesday, historic firsts that reflect profound social change in this traditionally Roman Catholic country.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45205649...t/from/toolbar

Thank you good news for Poland!
Right now Polandball is made of a little less suck and lame.

[sosed]

Excellent news from Poland. I hope she will use wise politics, because people will more carefully watch for her mistakes.

[smc]

Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC), MA, USA

Nov 16, 2011

Transgender Equal Rights Now a Reality in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) is proud to announce the passing of the Transgender Equal Rights Bill in the House and the Senate extending civil rights and hate crimes protections to the state?s transgender residents.

Last night, just before 9:00 PM, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed the Transgender Equal Rights bill without any amendments. This morning by 10:30 AM, the bill passed in the Massachusetts Senate. As we wait for Governor Deval Patrick to officially sign this bill into law, we can celebrate the impact this will have on our transgender youth, adults, and families across the Commonwealth.

MTPC thanks our legislative lead sponsors Representative Carl Sciortino, Representative Byron Rushing, Senator Ben Downing, and Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz; all of the House and Senate co-sponsors, and the leadership of House Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senate President Therese Murray for providing vital protections for approximately 33,000 transgender residents here in Massachusetts.

This bill will give transgender people equal protections when seeking employment, housing, credit, and education.The bill also expands the state's hate crimes protections to now include transgender people; a community that experiences alarmingly disproportionate levels of harassment and violence.

The final version of the Transgender Equal Rights Bill passed by the legislature unfortunately does not include protections within public accommodations. MTPC and our coalition partners fought hard to try to get public accommodations restored in the Senate version of the bill, and were unsuccessful in doing so. Although this bill does not include public accommodations, this is a historic and important victory in the fight for achieving transgender equality in Massachusetts.

?This is not the end of our fight, and MTPC is committed to getting public accommodations protections for our transgender youth, adults, and families. MTPC plans on introducing a bill for the 2013 legislative session for those public accommodations protections,? said Gunner Scott, Executive Director of MTPC. ?For now, let?s be proud of the difference this bill will make in the daily lives of thousands of people across the state who need jobs, a safe place to live and access to education.?

MTPC expresses our deepest gratitude to our community members, who have spent countless hours educating their legislators and the general
public about the issues transgender people face. "It is because of the bravery of our community members to come forward and tell their personal stories about themselves, their family members, and their friends that we at this victory point," said Nancy Nangeroni, Steering Committee Chair of MTPC.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by smc

Hatred, homophobia, a sense of alienation from society sown by poverty ... etc.. etc. Do not confuse the stupidity of acting out on these things with the things themselves. Otherwise, those who would do nothing to fix society have an excuse for their inaction.

Wise words, point taken.

I would have responded with something earlier except that one is not alerted when you are responded to.

[not2old]

Self-explanatory

http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/20...A_E9po-o.email

A Dallas transsexual woman was issued a ticket for using the women?s restroom at an area hospital. Parkland police cited Paula Witherspoon, whose legal name is Paul Witherspoon, for disorderly conduct on April 25.

Originally Posted by not2old

Self-explanatory

http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/20...A_E9po-o.email

A Dallas transsexual woman was issued a ticket for using the women?s restroom at an area hospital. Parkland police cited Paula Witherspoon, whose legal name is Paul Witherspoon, for disorderly conduct on April 25.

That's pretty despicable. I wonder why she hasn't had her gender and name changed yet. I guess Texas law is that messed up. Though she could have a case in federal court for discrimination against Dallas police.
I don't have my name or gender changed on my license, but than I pass well enough to not have that happen. And even if it happened to me, my state wouldn't allow the discrimination. So I most likely wouldn't be sited. Though that is one of my fears. :/
And the reporter Ellen Goldberg slipped with the wrong pronoun. Though it is understandable. But the media should be up to par by now. :/

Just read this and thought it was worth sharing...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...ef=mostpopular

Originally Posted by aw9725

Just read this and thought it was worth sharing...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...ef=mostpopular

It's awesome to hear that we are getting another high profile ally in the media. But the sad thing is. I went to check out some of her songs on you tube, and happen to see all the ignorance that's being spouted in the comments sections.