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The GayInc Muzzle on Maryland

Transgender blogs (here, here, here, here, here, here, here and that’s not counting the numerous blogs by Katrina Rose here and on ENDAblog) have been buzzing over the lack of public accommodation protections in…

Community and organizingCulture, identity, and representation
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Many Travesties Verified Just Today

We are approaching the 35th anniversary of a momentous court decision. In honor of that anniversary, I thought I’d post for your reading pleasure and intellectual nourishment: M.T., PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. J.T., DEFENDANT-APPELLANT Superior Court…

Culture, identity, and representationFamily and relationships
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Exactly Ten Years Ago

History that some who claim to be our allies expect us to forget: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 27, 2001 HRC CONGRATULATES MARYLAND SENATE FOR VOTING TO END LEGAL DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION…

History, archives, and memoryLabor, economics, and institutions
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Trading Away Public Accommodations in Maryland

There’s bickering over at Pam’s House Blend about a statement made by Jenna Fischetti in her public testimony to the Senate in Maryland. She said “Never in the history of transgender-specific legislation has any…

Community and organizingHistory, archives, and memory
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HB235, NCTE, ENDA, and the big Reveal

When Mara Keisling of NCTE publically came out in support of Maryland’s gender identity anti-discrimination bill, I wondered what her angle on it was. Bilerico recently posted “3 Ways to Improve ENDA Advocacy: Take…

Community and organizingCulture, identity, and representation