Archive for November, 2008

After several prominent media articles last spring, genderblind housing activism has reached a new height this fall. Mother Jones magazine has called genderblind housing activists the next generation of Hellraisers. Genderblind activists join a new wave of college activists using netroots to mobilize their campuses and beyond. According to their annual Student Activism Survey, nearly half reported the internet is the future of activism; 40% said human rights issues are at the top of their concerns.

Genderblind housing campaigns continue to spread as Yale University and Columbia University join other Ivy League institutions in advocating for affirmative policies for all students, particularly for its transgender and gay communities.  Read the rest of this entry »

Web Update: November 7, 2008 — Coming at the heels of a historic victory, our friends at Feministing have noted that the Obama-Biden transition project has announced a non-discrimination policy that includes “gender identity.” Currently, the Federal Government does not prohibit discrimination based upon gender identity. The Federal government remains the largest employer in the country with over 2.7 million civilian employees.

Last year, NSGC was one of the first national organizations to join United ENDA, a coalition of groups committed to federal non-discrimination legislation that includes gender-identity and expression alongside sexual orientation. As a grassroots, student-led organization, we also encourage students and administrators to establish inclusive non-discrimination policies at their institutions—affirming the rights of all students, faculty, and staff.