Our first action as a state group in Virginia was a big one: we were involved in legislative advocacy against the proposed Equality Act, which would have amended the Civil […]
Spotlight on Virginia – WHRC USA Advocacy in VA
Political Participation – Article 6 of The Declaration
Article 6 of the Declaration reads: “Reaffirming women’s rights to political participation on the basis of sex.” Article 6 covers women’s “access to voting rights, eligibility for election, participation in […]
WHRC Responds to Call for “Nonbinary” Crime Designation
On June 28th, twenty-one state Attorneys General wrote to FBI director Christopher Wray to urge the addition of a “non-binary” gender designation to its Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR). The WHRC USA steering committee swiftly responded, sending a letter to Director Wray on July 6th, expressing strong opposition
Oregon SB 52 – “Gender Identity” Education
WHRC USA opposed Oregon SB 52 because the bill promotes sex stereotyping, promotion of beliefs that lead to medical harm, and inclusion of the ideological concept of “gender identity.”
Maryland HB 1118 – LBGTQ Discrimination
WHRC USA opposed Maryland HB 1118 because single-sex residential health care facilities are necessary to the safety of women and girls, who are particularly vulnerable when they are not only sick, but forced to share enclosed spaces such as sleeping areas, restrooms, and showers when they are undressed.
Texas SB 982 – “Gender Identity”
WHRC USA opposed Texas SB 982 because the bill conflates sex with “gender identity,” effectively eliminating sex as a distinct category, which makes it difficult to identify sex inequality.
Michigan SB 208 – “Gender Identity”
WHRC USA opposed Michigan SB 208 because the bill prioritizes the undefined “gender identity” over sex as a protected category wherever there is a conflict between “gender identity” and sex.
North Carolina SB 396 – Equality Act
WHRC USA opposed North Carolina SB 396 because the bill implicitly prioritizes “gender identity” over sex as a protected category wherever there is a conflict between “gender identity” and sex.
Pennsylvania HB 847 – “Gender Identity”
WHRC USA opposed Pennsylvania HB 847 because it requires instruction in “gender identity,” i.e. sex-role stereotyping, which can never be the basis for equality of the sexes, and inherently constitutes discrimination against women and girls.
Texas HB 3796 – “Gender Identity”
WHRC USA opposed Texas HB 3796 because the bill provides that “gender identity or expression” replaces sex as a protected category wherever there is a conflict between “gender identity or expression” and sex.
