HRC finally speaks, as does Donna Rose

So HRC looks like they're still playing the double-speak card to me.

Read their latest public statement on ENDA where they say "The Human Rights Campaign has been and continues to be on the front lines actively and exhaustively advocating for an inclusive piece of legislation that protects all members of our community." here: http://www.hrcbackstory.org/2007/10/human-rights-ca.html

And from Donna Rose:
"One important distinction is that this letter that HRC signed is NOT the same letter signed by the 50+ various organizations who have lined up to actively oppose any form of non-inclusive ENDA. That's the position we want them to take. I think with all these lists and organizations flying here and there it's easy to mistake one thing for another. HRC did the right thing to help delay this markup but, unless something significant happens it will go through markup later this month in the hope that the furor around it dies down. I still expect that, unless someone does something amazing to stop it, the political machinery is primed to send a non-trans inclusive ENDA to the floor of the House for a vote by the end of the month. And when it passes people will be disappointed but they won't be mad."

At least we know we have Donna and other allies within HRC who are trying to fight to stand firm for an inclusive ENDA and an inclusive HRC. Her point is important to note. There is a difference between sitting back and saying you support the version of ENDA which supports gender identity, and actively opposing removal of the gender identity protections from ENDA.

So, whatcha gonna do people? Let it fade into the darkness and drop your trans brothers and sisters off the bus while no one's looking? Or continue to stand up for what you believe in?

Let's do this thang, people!

Edit:
After HRC announced it's official position, Donna announced her intention to resign from the board. A time of mixed emotion for many. I am grateful for all the hard work Donna has put in and am certain she will continue to be an influential voice for trans activism in the future