Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Broward County, Florida panel considers gender identity protection

The Broward County's Human Rights Board has been considering the addition of gender identity language to the county's human rights ordinance, which already bars discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. As this article details, some members of the gay and lesbian community are hesitant about the proposed addition, revealing a familiar political split between the transgender and gay communities.

Miami Beach, Key West and Monroe County all have such ordinances. A similar ordinance is being considered in Orange County.