Many are still concerned about the religious exemption in the current language of ENDA, reports Chris Johnson at the Washington Blade: That language … [Read more...] about Religious Exemptions in ENDA Endorsed by Some Activist Groups, Questioned by Others
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John Boehner Still Opposed to ENDA, Sinking Hopes for House Vote
As the Senate prepares to vote on (and looks likely to pass) the Employment Non-Discrimination Act later today, its chances in the House are looking … [Read more...] about John Boehner Still Opposed to ENDA, Sinking Hopes for House Vote
Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) Becomes Key 60th Vote for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)
In a statement released this morning, Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) announced his support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), making him … [Read more...] about Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) Becomes Key 60th Vote for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)
Apple CEO Tim Cook: Congress Should Pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)
Apple CEO Tim Cook has written an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal urging Congress to pass ENDA. After highlighting Apple's non-discrimination … [Read more...] about Apple CEO Tim Cook: Congress Should Pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)
Obama: ‘Congress Needs to Pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act’
President Obama published in the Huffington Post this evening, urging Congress to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Wrote Obama, in part: … [Read more...] about Obama: ‘Congress Needs to Pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act’
Marco Rubio: ENDA Will Burden Small Businesses, Lead to ‘Frivolous Lawsuits’
As the Senate prepares to vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act next Monday, speculation has now turned to who will be the key 60th vote … [Read more...] about Marco Rubio: ENDA Will Burden Small Businesses, Lead to ‘Frivolous Lawsuits’
Pelosi Sees ‘Violence Against Women Act’ Reauthorization as Possible Model for ENDA Passage
Noting that "the community’s activism, outside mobilization, and just family awareness and respect for people to end discrimination" … [Read more...] about Pelosi Sees ‘Violence Against Women Act’ Reauthorization as Possible Model for ENDA Passage
Cloture Likely on ENDA Tonight, Setting Up Monday Vote
A cloture filing on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act is likely tonight, Buzzfeed reports: Reid is likely to file a cloture petition on the bill … [Read more...] about Cloture Likely on ENDA Tonight, Setting Up Monday Vote
Harry Reid Tells Rachel Maddow He’s Confident Senate Will Pass ENDA: VIDEO
Rachel Maddow interviewed Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid about the chances to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which appears headed to … [Read more...] about Harry Reid Tells Rachel Maddow He’s Confident Senate Will Pass ENDA: VIDEO
John McCain Compares ENDA to ‘Busing’, Says it Might Lead to ‘Reverse Discrimination’
Despite the fact that his wife is petitioning him to do so, it appears unlikely that Senator John McCain (R-AZ) will be swayed to a'yes' vote … [Read more...] about John McCain Compares ENDA to ‘Busing’, Says it Might Lead to ‘Reverse Discrimination’