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The National Equality March is over, and here we are waking up on a long holiday weekend. Now what? What next?

Our next step in our federal agenda should be focusing on ENDA in the Senate. Of all our initiatives, that will affect the largest number of people in our community in the most important area of our lives: the ability to get and keep a job. And it's achievable in the next few months.

The House is practically on board, and the vote will happen in the next few weeks. My calculations, as… Continue

cross-posted from Bilerico.com

Yesterday, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, S 1584, was introduced into the U.S. Senate by Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, along with three other co-sponsors, two of them Republicans.

It has been widely noted in press releases that it's the first time ENDA has been introduced in the Senate, though it has been in the House in many… Continue

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Fortune Small Business magazine put out an article on transgender workers today, available on the CNNMoney.com site. Entitled "When a staffer switches genders," the subtitle emphasizes tolerance and respect: "Coping with major changes can flummox a workplace, but you can protect your bottom line and your employees by promoting tolerance and respect."

The article features the story of Tony Ferraiolo, wh… Continue