Eric Holder ; Building Community Trust Tour with Attorney General
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WASHINGTON Christians are raising concern afterAttorney General Eric Holderissued an internal memo last week within the United States Department of Justice announcing that it is to now interpret federal law as prohibiting discrimination against transgenders for employment opportunities.
The Department announced thedevelopmenton Thursday, meaning that it is heretofore open to bringing legal claims on behalf of those who state that they have been turned down for employment or let go from their jobs because of their gender identity.
Attorney General Holder announced today that the Department of Justice will take the position in litigation that the protection of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 extends to claims of discrimination based on an individuals gender identity, including transgender status, it wrote.
The Department had previously come to the conclusion that the laws prohibition on sex discrimination does not apply to those who seek to identify as the opposite sex. Thursdays announcement reverses that decision.
The federal governments approach to this issue has evolved over time, the memo written by Holder stated. In 2006, theDepartment stated in litigation that Title VII s prohibition of discrimination based on sex did notcover discrimination based on transgender status or gender identity per se.
In 2012, the Equal Employment OpportunityCommission ruled that discrimination on the basis of gender identity is discrimination on the basis of sex, he continued. More recently,the president announced that discrimination based on gender identity is prohibited for purposes of federal employment and government contracting.
Holder said that in studying case law surrounding the matter and developing jurisprudence on the subject he determined that the Civil Rights Act extends to transgendered persons because an employees genderidentification is as a member of a particular sex, or because the employee is transitioning, or hastransitioned, to another sex.
This important shift will ensure that the protections of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 are extended to those who suffer discrimination based on gender identity, including transgender status, he commented in a press release issued by the office of public affairs. This will help to foster fair and consistent treatment for all claimants. And it reaffirms the Justice Departments commitment to protecting the civil rights of all Americans.
But some are concerned overthe announcement, stating that it could pose a problem with Christian organizations and others who wish to run their businesses and ministries in accordance with their beliefs.
The limited exemptions in Title VII mean that applying this theory nationwide would require employers with legitimate concernssuch as religious organizations and child care centersto hire men who pretend to be women and women who pretend to be men, stated Peter Sprigg,Senior Fellow for Policy Studies at the Family Research Council. Parents are deeply concerned that giving a special status to transgender persons will lead to troubling situations for their children, and religious leaders are left unsure how this arbitrary new rule will affect hiring within their ministries.
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Macau Democrat is being Monitored Prior to Xi Jinpings Visit
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Negotiating With Cuba - Democrat Sen Bob Menedez Slams Obama - Sen ted Cruz - Hannity
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In the world of political analysis, there are few more urgent tasks than shuffling people in the news into the appropriate political bucket, the better to understand their motivations and likely future endorsements.
It is in that spirit that we reached out to prominent political consultants and politicians to ask them to offer their opinion on the week's biggest newsmaker: Kris Kringle, a.k.a. Santa Claus. Our thanks to those who participated -- and, of course, if other prominent figures (President Obama, Pope Benedict) wish to weigh in, please email. And our thanks to internet hero @darth, who created our Reagan-and-Kennedy-in-Santa-hat icons.
Santa Claus is clearly a Republican. He actually delivers what he promises. He and the elves believe in hard work. He helps children for free, he doesn't put them deeper in debt. He unites all of us in a love of Christmas. He isn't a divider.
Santa is definitely a Democrat. Rather than cater to the wealthiest one percent he rewards people who work hard and play by the rules. And while he's not a participant in the first lady's anti-obesity campaign he's very concerned about climate change. After all, Rudolph can fly but he can't swim.
Republican: 1. Imagine a Democrat wearing that much red. 2. If you like your gift, you can actually keep your gift. 3. He looks a lot like Rutherford B. Hayes. 4. Would Mrs. Obama approve of all the milk and cookies?
As someone greatly impacted by and deeply concerned about climate change -- and who has negative views on coal -- Santa is clearly a Democrat.
My sister Kiki suggests he is a Democrat: "He cares about all the children, rich or poor. He cares about the elf's as workers and he believes there is good in the world to be celebrated not just evil to defend against. He believes in holding the naughty accountable. Ultimately he knows is role is important for the future."
I, however, recall the reporting of my fellow Longhorn Berke Breathed back in 1981 that demonstrated Santa's Republican roots when he rejected the demands of PETCO (Professional Elves Toy-Making and Craft Organization) for higher wages, a hot tub in the locker room, and "short broads." When the elves went on strike, President Reagan fired them all and replaced them with out-of-work air traffic controllers. The resulting riot forced Santa to rehire, but in humiliating new positions such as reindeer.
Thus, it is undeniable that Santa Claus is a Reagan Democrat.
Republican... out of shape, obsessed with red, employees required to work day and night, addicted to coal.
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