Transgender pick for anti-discrimination commission alleges discrimination

Drew Phoenix in 2012. His appointment to the State Commission for Human Rights was defeated Tuesday. (Photo by Daysha Eaton/KSKA)
The Alaska Legislature approved 101 of Gov. Bill Walker’s appointments Tuesday – and voted down one. The only rejection was of Fairbanks resident Drew Phoenix. He has served as a member of the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights since February. He’s also a transgender man.
His appointment was defeated, 35 to 24. Phoenix said the vote i