(San Francisco, CA, September 23, 2008)— The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) today announced that The Daily Journal has named NCLR Legal Director Shannon Price Minter to its annual list of California’s Top 100 Lawyers, honoring those who are “shaping the future through their work.” Minter was recognized for his achievements in the fight for marriage equality in California. The list is featured in the September 17, 2008 issues of the Los Angeles Daily Journal and the San...
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Transgender Anti-Discrimination Law in Montgomery County, MD Safe from Repeal Effort (San Francisco, CA, September 9, 2008)—Today, the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) released a statement applauding the decision by Maryland’s highest court rejecting an effort to eliminate a local anti-discrimination law that passed unanimously by Montgomery County Council last year. The failed effort would have repealed the county law protecting people from discrimination based on gender...
National Gay and Lesbian Bar Association honors Minter and Therese Stewart for outstanding work in marriage cases (San Francisco, CA, August 12, 2008)—The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) today announced that Legal Director Shannon Price Minter and San Francisco Chief Deputy City Attorney Therese Stewart are the recipients of the National Lesbian and Gay Law Association (NLGLA) 2008 Dan Bradley Award. Minter and Stewart will be recognized for their remarkable achievements in the fight...
University Recognizes Seven Attorneys for Outstanding Leadership (San Francisco,CA, January 7, 2008) — The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) today announced that Legal Director Shannon Price Minter will receive Cornell Law School and Cornell Law Association’s Annual Exemplary Public Service Awards. Seven outstanding alumni were chosen from nominations submitted by fellow alumni, and will be honored in New York City on February 7, 2008. Fellow alumni selected Minter “for his work in...
Despite her spotless employment record, Krystal Etsitty, a transgender woman, was fired from her job as a public bus driver by the Utah Transit Authority (UTA), solely because the UTA feared that members of the public might be offended by Etsitty’s transgender identity. A federal district court in Utah dismissed Etsitty’s case, holding that federal laws prohibiting sex discrimination do not protect transgender people. Etsitty appealed this decision to the Tenth Circuit Court of...
Why school districts should include sexual orientation and gender identity in their anti-harassment policies. Download PDF
This document is designed to provide guidance for advocates involved in drafting Safe Schools legislation. The document outlines the important elements to be included in such legislation and offers suggested language from existing statutes and bills. Download PDF