DOJ reverses policy on interpreting Title VII as protecting transgender employees

[Ravin]

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/354023-sessions-reverses-doj-policy-on-transgender-employee

 

What this means is that we are likely to see more instances of the DOJ filing amicus briefs supporting discrimination like they did in http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/justice-department-files-brief-in-support-of-baker-who-refused-to-sell-wedding-cake-to-gay-couple/article/2633767 , in support of employers discriminating against transgender people, especially if the employers are claiming religious reasons.

 

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), it should be noted, does not answer to the DOJ, and continues with efforts to enforce Title VII to protect us, so there will be instances of one Federal agency butting in to the business of another to undermine the work, but the work does continue.

 

Additionally, the EEOC and the DOJ share enforcement of Title VII for public-sector employees, so that's where it could get chaotic. (Note: that last link refers to a 2015 agreement, and is included because it explains the relationship between the two agencies, not because it's current).

[Carolyn Marie]

It's not surprising, and is consistent with Session's views about LGBT issues in general.  He mouths platitudes about protecting rights, but its his actions that tell the real story.  This entire administration is anti-LGBT, because that is what their base feels, and they will do nothing to anger their base.

 

Thanks for posting, Ravin.

 

Carolyn Marie

[ErinLeach]

I am really getting a deep hatred of Jeff Sessions, and his hate agenda. I hope it is found that he colluded with the Russians during the election and he goes to prison for treason. Then maybe he might see how his hate is received.

 

Erin

[Timber Wolf]

Hi Everyone,

This just adds some credence to something I believe. While government protections may be nice, they must not be relied upon. For as we are seeing, such protections can be removed. They should be viewed as a temporary fix. 

 

What must be utilized to affect lasting change is education. Most people who argue against us parret ignorant misbeliefs of misinterpreted Biblical passages. There will always be some who just don't care and will continue to rail against us no matter how wrong they know they are. But most people upon realizing their errors will correct them. But they need to be taught their error before they can correct it. 

 

To those who have taught anorher person about transgender, my hat's off to you! To those who make their career or volunteer their time teaching others, you definately have my utmost respect! Thank you all.

 

Lots of love,

Timber Wolf?

[Tejana]

1 hour ago, Timber Wolf said:

Hi Everyone,

This just adds some credence to something I believe. While government protections may be nice, they must not be relied upon. For as we are seeing, such protections can be removed. They should be viewed as a temporary fix. What must be utilized to affect lasting change is education. Most people who argue against us parret ignorant misbeliefs of misinterpreted Biblical passages. There will always be some who just don't care and will continue to rail against us no matter how wrong they know they are. But most people upon realizing their errors will correct them. But they need to be taught their error before they can correct it. To those who have taught anorher person about transgender, my hat's off to you! To those who make their career or volunteer their time teaching others, you definately have my utmost respect! Thank you all.Lots of love,Timber Wolf?

Good post.  [just my personal opinion, though]

[Tejana]

Hhmmm….Interesting linked-articles.  I don’t think I could ever bring myself to hope that the burden of proof would ever be great enough to convict any American of treason/espionage against their country. 

I also found the replies found in this thread to be quite interesting, albeit in different ways.

Some apparent anger and even expressed hatred?  It certainly appears that we share much the same capacity for anger/hatred as those whom we consider to be the opposition.  Of course, why shouldn’t we?  We are, all of us, quite human…nothing more & nothing less.  I dare express my sentiment that few of us-or-them are either angels or demons.

Frequently I wonder how far down the dirty path our hatred will carry us, and what we will advocate & perhaps even perpetrate in the name of our grand causes.  I suspect that at the end of said road, there will be scarcely little to distinguish us from those others who also hate so strongly.

Hatred is said to be self-consuming.  I can only pray that strong hatred might consume itself w/ even greater rapidity.

[Ravin]

Tejana, if there is a specific person you're replying to, it would be clearer if you named or quoted them. Only Erin has brought up hatred on this thread  at all, yet you speak as though we all have. Anger is reasonable under these circumstances, though I agree that hatred is unproductive. The point of my post is informative, not pot-stirring. 

 

As far as treason and espionage, it's not unheard of in general, but it's unlikely anything that clear will stick.

[MaryEllen]

To all. If you are going to quote someone or reply to them directly, make sure you don't run afoul of rule #5

 

5    The following behavior is strictly forbidden everywhere on the site: flame wars, trolling, deliberately provoking arguments, intentionally insulting others or yourself. . . you get the idea.

[ErinLeach]

I am sorry for my hate post sweeties. However, I am former Army Special Forces, so if someone hates me, I am going to hate them right back.

Erin