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It’s a well known fact that transgenders face blatant discrimination in employment around the country with 26% of respondents in a national 2009 survey reporting that they had been fired simply for being transgender, while 97% had faced some form of harassment on the job.

Workplace instability in turn leads to highly increased rates of poverty and homelessness among this population. State laws only offer protections in 12 states plus the District of Columbia.

The National Center for Transgender Equality is calling on transgender individuals who are unemployed or underemployed to take their job search directly to their Congressional district offices in a move designed to demonstrate their plight to members of Congress.

The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) is currently being considered by the House Committee on Education and Labor.

“It’s time to take matters into our hands and show Congress the urgent need for job protections for transgender people. Every single day that goes by, discrimination claims more jobs and puts more families at risk,” stated Mara Keisling, Executive Director.

“They need to understand that this isn’t some theoretical bill they are debating—this is about human lives. We’ve talked to people who have applied for literally hundreds and hundreds of jobs without getting work. Maybe members of Congress can address this issue by giving a job to a transgender person; we know they can address it by passing ENDA.”

Workplace discrimination against transgender people runs the gamut of employers, from the Library of Congress’ choice to rescind a job offer to the highly qualified Col. Diane Schroer when she informed them that she was transgender to the managers of a fast food restaurant in Florida who, using derogatory language, told a transgender teen not to even bother following up on her job application.

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Donna Milo a Republican is about to change the face of South Florida politics. Milo changed sexes 10 years ago and she’s now on a mission to make changes in Washington D.C..Donna’s not unlike her would be constituents. Her family fled Cuba in the 1960’s. She’s was married, raised a couple of kids, and she runs her own small business (she’s a successful Miami General Contractor).

According to her website, Milo plans to focus on tax incentives to boost the economy, healthcare and ending the nation’s dependence on foreign oil to win election.

“I will bring meaning and respect back to the guiding principle of our founding fathers,” Milo says on her website.

As for the transgender issue, Milo addresses it on her website…….

It is the firm belief in the principle honesty that allowed me to face my life’s greatest challenge, to be true to myself, honest with my loved ones and to confront my true identity.  After years of great pain and struggle, I finally came to terms with the decision to be who I am and to undergo gender re-assignment surgery.

I thank God every day that my family and loved ones stood by my side, love me for who I am and support me in all of my endeavors.  I also thank God daily for living in this great country of ours where all Americans have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Should she beat Wasserman Schultz, which may not be easy, she’ll join Lake Worth City Manager Susan Stanton as one of South Florida’s transgender poster girls.

Hopefully, the US 20th congressional district and incumbent Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz will be sitting up and taking notice on election day.

Visit her website….. http://donnamilo.com/

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