Once again and as expected, ExxonMobil shareholders have rejected nondiscrimination protections for LGBT employees, according to the Dallas Voice. For anyone who is paying attention, chalk this up as yet another indication that we need the Employment Nondiscrimination Act passed. We’ve only been waiting since 1994, when ENDA was first introduced. Well, we knew of [...]
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News Desk: Republicans Say No to Civil Unions in Party Platform
AS REPUBLICANS formulate their convention platform, the definition of equality and freedom are being rewritten. From Buzzfeed: “This would move us away from the benefits that marriage extends to a society,” objected Tony Perkins, the president of the Family Research Council and a Louisiana delegate. A handful of other members rose up to oppose the [...]
Queer Talk: ‘Values Voters Summit 2012’ Speakers Include Ryan
Joyce L. Arnold, Liberally Independent, Queer Talk, equality activist, writer. The name itself – the “Values Voter Summit” – is revealing. At least by implication, it sounds as if the only voters who have “values,” defined in a specific way, would, if not attend, at least agree with, what the list of speakers will be [...]
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