Reuters takes a new look at Obama and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, noting that the White House is showing no signs of any executive order … [Read more...] about White House Interest Sluggish on ENDA
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ENDA Expected to Be Reintroduced Next Month, with Changes
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act is under review and revision and is expected to be reintroduced in April, the Washington Blade reports, … [Read more...] about ENDA Expected to Be Reintroduced Next Month, with Changes
110 House Lawmakers Call for Obama Executive Order on ENDA; All Republicans, Some Notable Dems Absent
Led by Reps. Frank Pallone (D-NJ, pictured) and Jared Polis (D-CO), 110 House lawmakers have signed a letter calling on President Obama to sign an … [Read more...] about 110 House Lawmakers Call for Obama Executive Order on ENDA; All Republicans, Some Notable Dems Absent
Does Senator Rob Portman Still Believe Businesses Should Be Able to Fire His Son for Being Gay? – VIDEO
Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), who last night became the first sitting Republican Senator to come out for marriage equality, a decision he made … [Read more...] about Does Senator Rob Portman Still Believe Businesses Should Be Able to Fire His Son for Being Gay? – VIDEO
50+ Pro-Equality Organizations Send Letter to Obama Urging Executive Order on LGBT Discrimination: READ IT
More than 50 pro-equality LGBT groups and allied groups sent a letter today to President Obama urging him to issue an executive order barring federal … [Read more...] about 50+ Pro-Equality Organizations Send Letter to Obama Urging Executive Order on LGBT Discrimination: READ IT
37 Senators Send Letter Urging Obama to Issue Executive Order Protecting LGBT People from Employment Discrimination
Thirty-seven U.S. Senators led by Jeff Merkley (pictured) have sent a letter to President Obama urging him to issue an executive order protecting LGBT … [Read more...] about 37 Senators Send Letter Urging Obama to Issue Executive Order Protecting LGBT People from Employment Discrimination
Senator Tom Harkin: ‘We’re Going to Move ENDA This Year’ – VIDEO
Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), the Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, promised during remarks this morning at an … [Read more...] about Senator Tom Harkin: ‘We’re Going to Move ENDA This Year’ – VIDEO
Obama Weighing Executive Order on LGBT Discrimination; Activists Protest Outside the White House: PHOTO
President Obama is considering more seriously the use executive power to extend protections to LGBT federal workers as lawmakers drag their heels on … [Read more...] about Obama Weighing Executive Order on LGBT Discrimination; Activists Protest Outside the White House: PHOTO
Activists to Stage White House Protest Over ENDA Sunday Night
Activists demanding Obama keep his first-term promise to extend workplace protections to LGBT people will gather outside the White House two days … [Read more...] about Activists to Stage White House Protest Over ENDA Sunday Night
Paul Ryan Says His Position is ‘Very Clear’ on ENDA, Chats with HRC’s Chad Griffin at Baldwin Reception: VIDEO
Think Progress caught up with Rep. Paul Ryan on Capitol Hill on Thursday and asked him about LGBT non-discrimination legislation.Says Ryan: "My … [Read more...] about Paul Ryan Says His Position is ‘Very Clear’ on ENDA, Chats with HRC’s Chad Griffin at Baldwin Reception: VIDEO