Earlier we reported on two amendments being sought by Republicans expanding religious exemptions in the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). One … [Read more...] about Senate Adopts Portman Religious Exemption Amendment on ENDA
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Republicans Seek to Amend, Expand Exemption in ENDA, Protecting Religious-Affiliated Entities
An amendment to the Employment Non-Discrimination Act's religious exemption authored by Sen. Rob Portman and cosponsored by Sens. Kelly Ayotte, … [Read more...] about Republicans Seek to Amend, Expand Exemption in ENDA, Protecting Religious-Affiliated Entities
NYT Rips ENDA’s ‘Terribly Broad’ Religious Exemption
The troubling religious exemption in the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which we've reported here has caused much concern among some … [Read more...] about NYT Rips ENDA’s ‘Terribly Broad’ Religious Exemption
Is White House Reconsidering Executive Order on LGBT Workplace Protections?
At a White House Press Conference on Monday, prior to the 61-30 Senate vote which advanced the Employee Non-Discrimination Act, Press … [Read more...] about Is White House Reconsidering Executive Order on LGBT Workplace Protections?
GOP Senators Attach Anti-Union Right-to-Work Amendment to ENDA
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Rand Paul have attached a right-to-work amendment to the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, the … [Read more...] about GOP Senators Attach Anti-Union Right-to-Work Amendment to ENDA
Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) Explains ENDA ‘Yes’ Vote
Pat Toomey (R-PA), one of seven Senate Republicans to vote 'yes' on yesterday's ENDA cloture vote, explained his vote on Facebook last … [Read more...] about Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) Explains ENDA ‘Yes’ Vote
Ralph Reed Calls ENDA ‘a Dagger’ in ‘the Heart of Religious Freedom’
Right-wing religious activist and pundit Ralph Reed ripped the Employment Non-Discrimination Act in a USA Today editorial published last … [Read more...] about Ralph Reed Calls ENDA ‘a Dagger’ in ‘the Heart of Religious Freedom’
Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) Gives First Floor Speech Since 2012 Stroke, in Support of ENDA: VIDEO
Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) was one of seven Republican Senators who voted to invoke cloture this evening on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) … [Read more...] about Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) Gives First Floor Speech Since 2012 Stroke, in Support of ENDA: VIDEO
Bryan Fischer Complains There’s No Protection in ENDA for Heterosexuals: VIDEO
American Family Association spokeshater Bryan Fischer devoted much of his radio broadcast today railing against the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, … [Read more...] about Bryan Fischer Complains There’s No Protection in ENDA for Heterosexuals: VIDEO
Senate Advances Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) in 61-30 Cloture Vote
The Senate has approved the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, invoking cloture in a 61-30 vote. The final debate and vote will likely come later this … [Read more...] about Senate Advances Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) in 61-30 Cloture Vote