Transgender rights pioneer Marsha Botzer brings labor activism to LGBTQ+ rights (opens original article in a new tab)

Marsha Botzer, founder of the Ingersoll Gender Center, is using labor organizing principles to advance LGBTQ+ rights, urging business leaders to combat federal opposition after helping pass Washington's 2006 anti-discrimination law.

• Marsha Botzer founded the Ingersoll Gender Center in 1977.
• She helped pass Washington's 2006 anti-discrimination law.
• She is now advocating for LGBTQ+ rights using labor organizing methods.
• She calls on business leaders to oppose federal resistance.