October 18, 2007

One Gay Congresscritter With Principle and Honor (No, Not Barney Frank)

Press release from Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.):

Baldwin Will Offer Gender Identity Amendment to ENDA

Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced today that she will introduce an amendment adding protections for gender identity to H.R. 3685 when the bill comes to the floor, perhaps as early as next week. In announcing her intention, Baldwin issued the following statement:

“I have never wavered from my conviction that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) must include protections based upon sexual orientation and gender identity. It is gratifying to see that conviction shared by so many people in all parts of the country. I will be working tirelessly to secure the votes necessary to pass a gender identity-inclusive ENDA bill and urge all who share this goal to make their voices heard. This extraordinary opportunity to advance LGBT rights in America is proud evidence of democracy in which the people decide what is possible.”