Wednesday, February 22, 2012

17 European Countries Force Transgender Sterilization (Map) | Mother Jones

17 European Countries Force Transgender Sterilization (Map) | Mother Jones: "Surprised? Well, the discrimination doesn't stop in Europe. On February 3, the CBC reported on an amendment to Canada's Identity Screening Regulation stating that airlines should not transport a passenger if he or she "does not appear to be of the gender indicated on the identification he or she presents." Live as a woman but have an "M" on your passport? You might not be able to get on a plane in Canada, even with an accurate photo ID."

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