California law protects transsexuals, crossdressers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gray Davis has signed into law a controversial bill protecting “transsexuals” and “cross-dressers” in hiring and employment practices. Davis signed the bill into law Aug. 2. Because the bill does not include an exemption for religious businesses, those such as Christian bookstores could be faced with a $150,000 fine if it is proven they discriminated…