"You must have your appearance matching your ID"
Dreaded words for anyone that crosses gender boundaries.
This below is a video link showing the Wrangler Bar in Denver actively discriminating against someone based entirely on gender presentation not matching their ID.
It is difficult if not impossible to get ones ID changed when one has the earning potential of a Transgender individual. It is costly. And a bureaucratic nightmare.
I'm trying to get the embed to work from my device but my options are limited. Hopefully one of these works for you.
Wrangler Video from Vito Marzano on Vimeo.
Wrangler Video from Vito Marzano on Vimeo.
"I pointed out that Colorado has an anti-discrimination law against transphobia, their response is that I am not trans. I asked how would they know the difference and they tried to say the first step for any trans individual is to get a new ID from the state. I then got into a four minute argument with them (all on video) about this discriminatory policy. Their response was very clear: no drag queens, no trans (unless your ID matches your gender identity), and nobody who doesn't adhere to their myopic view of masculinity. I also want to point out that after this incident, I went into three different bars (two of which are straight) with my ID and asked the bartender if they would serve me. They were shocked I was even asking and more shocked that a gay bar on Denver would do this. Then women started telling me how they are discriminated and treated horribly by the Denver Wrangler when they have gone with their friends."
"This entire policy is bullshit. Not only is drag an integral part of LGBT culture, our trans- and genderqueer kin should not be denied entry into an established whose primary function is to take money from the LGBT community. I am also going to point out that that Denver Wrangler has been previously challenged. Their "policy" was taken off their website. It may not be on their website but it is still going strong and it is enforced by the bar staff."
"The LGBT community needs to come together and fight any form of discrimination, even if it comes from our own community. Boycott the Denver Wrangler until they treat all of their patrons equally."
I don't care if you find us "icky" Transgender Rights are Human Rights.
Shame on you Wrangler