All Posts Tagged With: "discrimination protection"

Orlando may include transgenders in anti-bias law

By Mark Schlueb, Orlando Sentinel Orlando may extend anti-discrimination protection to transgenders, adding a class of people that until now has been left out as too politically controversial. If ultimately adopted by the City Council, the measure would likely prohibit discrimination against transsexuals and cross-dressers in the workplace, housing and in public accommodations such as [...]

28Nov2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

New film festival to shine spotlight on gay community

By Donecia Pea – Shreveport Times He’s the man with the diminutive stature and syrupy sweet Southern drawl that has endeared him to fans and kept them laughing for decades in his string of guest roles and recurring characters on some of TV’s biggest shows. But Leslie Jordan is most recognizable to fans for his [...]

12Sep2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

First draft of transgender referendum nixed

By Cindy Swirko Staff Writer The city attorney’s initial wording of a proposed charter amendment that could overturn Gainesville ordinances providing civil rights protection to transgendered, gay and lesbian residents was discussed but not approved Thursday night by the Gainesville City Commission. Instead, commissioners asked City Attorney Marion Radson to develop alternative wording that would [...]

8Nov2008 | | 0 comments | Continued