San Francisco's 5th Trans March

In the words of Bill Hackwell, on 27 June 2009.

"Several thousand people gathered in Dolores Park to demand equality for the Trans Community. This was followed by a spirited march to 26th and Valencia. The march was the 5th trans march in San Francisco that began in 2004 to honor Gwen Araujo, a young transgendered woman who was brutally murdered in Newark California in November of 2002."

To view all of the photos by Bill Hackwell, please click on this link.

New Hampshire rejects anti-discrimination bill

27 Mar 2009

The House of Representatives rejected legislation Thursday (26 Mar 09) that would have made it illegal to discriminate against transgender people in housing or accommodation.

The 181-149 vote killed a bill (HB 415) to add New Hampshire to 13 states that include "gender identity or expression'' in their anti-discrimination laws.

Much of the debate was over the claim of opponents that this would allow transgender men and women to choose to use either gender's bathroom and potentially prey on children.

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