Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)

[PrudenceJuris]

Hi Thinker,

I've been doing advocacy and enforcement work in this area (employment discrimination) for a number of years. Recently I've focused on an investigative methodology called "testing." I'm very happy to go into further detail "off-line" about the specifics of this methodology, but the critical piece here is that this is type of investigation has proved very difficult due to a lack of transmen and/or FtMs willing to volunteer in the process. I am currently work for the Equal Rights Center (www.equalrightscenter.org) a national civil rights non-profit, and we are constantly looking for transmen/FtMs will to be testers. If you, or other friends would be willing to participate allow me to direct you to the link on our website and complete the online application.

Originally Posted by Thinker

There was a Senate hearing this past Thursday.

http://www.washblade.com/thelatest/t...?blog_id=27967

No trans witnesses on the panel... That's the kind of thing of which I would not mind being a part.

Also, I was unable to go to the link you posted regarding the ENDA Senate hearing. However, I know in other hearings in 2009 there were 2 or 3 trans who testified including Shannon Minter, Legal Director for National Center for Lesbian Rights. With that said more folks with compelling stories of how the lack of federal legal protection hurts their lives and their families are always welcome, just submit your written testimony to the committee for inclusion.

I am so happy to see this thread and prayerful more folks will tell their stories and let their voices be heard.