Mich. Governor Guards Transgender Rights

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Gov. Jennifer Granholm has issued an order that bars discrimination against state workers based on their "gender identity or expression," which protects the rights of those who behave, dress or identify as members of the opposite sex.

The order, which Granholm signed Wednesday, adds gender identity to a list of other prohibited grounds for discrimination that includes religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, height, weight, marital status, politics, disability or genetic information.

"State employment practices and procedures that encourage nondiscriminatory and equal employment practices provide desirable models for the private sector and local governments," says the resolution.

The Triangle Foundation, a Michigan-based group advocating rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, praised Granholm's action.

Read more: http://apnews.excite.com/article/20071122/D8T2OUJ80.html

[Bucky]

1. If I can be snarky for just one second, she's not protecting transgender rights

She's protecting inalienable rights.

[Bonobo]

2. That is not snarky. It NEEDS to be said. Good job.

[maddiejoan]

3. Damned Skippy

Thanks for re-phrasing it correctly :)

[DavidDvorkin]

4. Too bad she can never be president

Or vice president.

But there I go, riding my hobby horse.