November 3, 2007 9:47 PM GMT
While the Human Rights campaign continues to fail to fully
support a Gender Identity and Expression inclusive version
of ENDA and hence the Trans Community at large, the
Chicago Gender Society has, inexplicably, chosen to have
a local HRC representative speak at their next regular
business meeting-
Tuesday, November 13th, 8pm,
Stardust Banquet Hall, 5688 n. Milwaukee,
Chicago, IL,.
In response, several CGS members have chosen to conduct a
peaceful anti-HRC protest.
Organized by past CGS president, Stevie Conlon, plus, active
members; Julie Johnson and Rina Schroeder; the protest will
ask meeting attendees, to wear buttons, hold signs,
pass out fliers, while outside, others will walk a picket-line.
"This is not a protest against CGS, or their right to have anybody
speak", said Miss Johnson; "Rather, it an attempt to let both the
local and national HRC people know just how disgusted we all are
with their behavior."
Miss Johnson further said; "The officers and broad of CGS are
aware of the protest and have condoned it."
The organizers have prepared buttons, signs and fliers,
expressing their dis-satisfaction with HRC.
CGS members, as well as non-members, are urged to participate.
If you have any questions, or plan on participating, please contact,
Julie Johnson, at:
[email protected]
November 4, 2007 1:02 AM GMT
The invitation by the current leadership of CGS is not so inexplicable as it may seem, according to my sources, but rather than go into the sordid detail behind all that, suffice it to say that Chicago HRC is as complicit as their national leadership in efforts to undermine United ENDA, and that any and all members of the Chicago area transgender community are encouraged to participate in the upcoming protest.
Anyone interested in participating can contact me, and I can hook you up with Stevie and company.