A group of four House Democrats have introduced a resolution "expressing the sense of Congress that gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people should be protected from discrimination … [Read more...] about House Democrats Introduce Resolution Against LGBT Discrimination
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GOP Led House Panel Kills Last-Ditch Effort to Pass ENDA
Yesterday, a GOP-controlled panel in the U.S. House voted against attaching the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) as an amendment to a broader defense authorization bill, … [Read more...] about GOP Led House Panel Kills Last-Ditch Effort to Pass ENDA
Unsurprisingly, ENDA Has Little Chance of Passage in ‘More Lame Than Usual’ Lame Duck Session
An update on the continually-troubled Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) from Chris Johnson at the Washington Blade: Hopes persisted the measure would move forward when the dust settled after … [Read more...] about Unsurprisingly, ENDA Has Little Chance of Passage in ‘More Lame Than Usual’ Lame Duck Session
Majority of Adults Say Employers Shouldn’t Discriminate Against LGBT Workers on Religious Grounds
According to Harris Interactive, a Nielsen-owned rolling research firm, the bulk of American adults feel as if LGBT workers should not be discriminated against by their employers on religious grounds. … [Read more...] about Majority of Adults Say Employers Shouldn’t Discriminate Against LGBT Workers on Religious Grounds
CNN Looks at America’s Closeted Workforce and the Need for Nationwide ENDA – VIDEO
A sobering reminder that in 29 states, it's still legal for private companies to discriminate against LGBT people. Included in the segment are interviews with Todd Sears, the founder of Out … [Read more...] about CNN Looks at America’s Closeted Workforce and the Need for Nationwide ENDA – VIDEO
With Gay Marriage Pushing Forward, Religious Conservatives Turn Attention to ‘Religious Exemption’ Bills
With the battle against gay marriage losing ground throughout the country, some religious conservatives are shifting their attention to "religious exemption" laws. The post-Hobby Lobby ENDA … [Read more...] about With Gay Marriage Pushing Forward, Religious Conservatives Turn Attention to ‘Religious Exemption’ Bills
Barney Frank Criticizes HRC President Chad Griffin’s Apology to the Trans Community for ENDA 2007
In an interview with The GA Voice, Barney Frank sounds off on Human Rights Campaign president Chad Griffin's recent apology to the transgender community for HRC's endorsement of a … [Read more...] about Barney Frank Criticizes HRC President Chad Griffin’s Apology to the Trans Community for ENDA 2007
Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-NC) Claims He Never Called ‘Firing Gays’ a ‘Freedom,’ Despite Audio Track: LISTEN
North Carolina congressman Robert Pittenger fell into some hot water last week after a Think Progress reporter asked him his thoughts on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Pittenger responded by … [Read more...] about Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-NC) Claims He Never Called ‘Firing Gays’ a ‘Freedom,’ Despite Audio Track: LISTEN
ENDA Discharge Petition Stalls at 190 Signatures; 28 More Necessary
A discharge petition filed by Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) to advance the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) in the U.S. House of Representatives appears to have stalled after 190 Democrats signed … [Read more...] about ENDA Discharge Petition Stalls at 190 Signatures; 28 More Necessary
Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-NC) Says Firing Gay People Is a ‘Freedom We Enjoy’ – VIDEO
Representative Robert Pittenger (R-NC) is courting controversy for remarks made at a recent town hall meeting in response to a question asking whether or not he supported the Employment … [Read more...] about Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-NC) Says Firing Gay People Is a ‘Freedom We Enjoy’ – VIDEO
