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ccharles000 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-20-09 09:26 PM
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Transgender Woman in Maine Wins Discrimination Lawsuit Against Denny's
You know, Denny's- the restaurant chain with an oh-so squeaky clean record regarding lawsuits?
Well, this one occurred in central Maine:



AUGUSTA, Maine - The Maine Human Rights Commission decided Monday that a transgender woman was discriminated against at a Denny's restaurant in Auburn when management would not let her use the ladies room until she had sex reassignment surgery.
While the lawyer representing the Denny's owners said that the 3-2 decision could have far-reaching, negative consequences for all Maine businesses with shared restroom facilities, it was hailed as a civil rights victory by the Maine Civil Liberties Union and advocacy organization Equality Maine.

"It's important to know that people have rights, including transgender , and that businesses are not free to discriminate," said Zachary Heiden, the legal director of the MCLU.


http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/11077/transgender-woman-in-maine-wins-discrimination-lawsuit-against-dennys
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Orrex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-20-09 09:29 PM
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1. Excellent news!
Good for her!
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ccharles000 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-21-09 06:58 AM
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4. yes
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ccharles000 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-20-09 09:39 PM
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2. kick
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elshiva Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-20-09 09:42 PM
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3. Thanks for posting this!
:hug: :loveya: GOOD FOR HER! :applause:
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