The bathroom wars... or why would a president of the United States want to deprive people of such a simple bit of human dignity?

As regular readers (if any) know, I have been teaching on line for Drexel University for nearly two years now.  And I am pleased to report that my part-time employer has taken the right stance in the wake of Trump's repeal of Obama's order on transgender persons' use of public facilities:

Reaffirming Drexel's Support for Restroom Access for Transgender Individuals As many of you are aware, the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education have recently announced a change in their stance on restroom use by students who are transgender. This announcement has caused anxiety and confusion among many who will be affected and their friends and allies. Drexel University has long protected the right of individuals to use the facilities that comport with their gender identity and expression, rather than their sex assigned at birth. This commitment is enshrined in Drexel’s non-discrimination policies and Philadelphia’s Fair Practices Ordinance. We believe that this policy is necessary in order to provide all members of our community -- students, faculty, professional staff and guests alike -- with a welcoming and inclusive environment that respects our broad and rich diversity. Consistent with our core values, this has been our practice, and will continue to be our practice. Questions or concerns about the rights of transgender and gender nonconforming individuals can be directed to the Office of Equality and Diversity. Also, there will be a meeting today for students, both undergraduate and graduate, who identify as transgender and/or gender nonconforming at 4 p.m. on the 3rd floor of Paul Peck Problem Solving and Research Building at 33rd and Arch Streets (please note that a Drexel ID is needed to enter the building). For more information about this meeting, please contact Alex Daniels-Iannucci (iannucci@drexel.edu).