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Discrimination

Discrimination

Same-Sex Couples Discriminated Against When Renting Homes, Study Finds

by David Badash ● 4:37 PM June 18, 2013
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Same-sex couples are discriminated against when trying to rent an apartment or a home, a new study finds.

News

Governor Of Puerto Rico: ‘My Duty As A Christian’ To Sign Anti-Discrimination Laws

by David Badash ● 5:11 PM May 29, 2013
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The Governor of Puerto Rico, Alejandro García Padilla, today signed two bills banning anti-LGBT discrimination into law, calling it his “duty as a Christian.”

Civil Rights

By Huge Margin, ExxonMobil Shareholders Vote To Continue Anti-LGBT Discrimination

by David Badash ● 3:57 PM May 29, 2013
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At today’s meeting in Texas, Exxon Mobil shareholders voted by a huge margin to continue to allow anti-LGBT discrimination in the $467 billion oil and gas giant.

Bigotry Watch

Read: Boy Scouts Official Statement On Postponing Gay Ban Decision

by David Badash ● 11:52 AM February 6, 2013
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Here is the official statement from the Boy Scouts of America Executive Board’s announcement they will not be voting today on dropping their national ban on gays.

Discrimination

GLAAD Responds To Boy Scouts Possible Drop Of Gay Ban

by David Badash ● 4:25 PM January 28, 2013
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GLAAD has been at the forefront of the battle to get the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to rescind their ban on gay scouts and leaders. Here, they respond to news.

Discrimination

Lawmaker: Cut Welfare To Families Whose Kids Don’t Do Well In School

by David Badash ● 9:30 AM January 27, 2013
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Sen. Stacey Campfield wants to cut welfare to families if their children don’t perform well in school, calling it a step toward “breaking the cycle of poverty.”

Don't Ask Don't Tell

On Our Radar – Ashley Broadway, An Army Of One Literate Lesbian

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 8:00 AM January 27, 2013
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An Army wife refused membership in an Officers’ Spouses Club wrote an open letter so persuasive not only did the Army relent, the Marine Corp proactively changed its policy to assure same-sex families are welcomed. Today, Ashley Broadway is On Our Radar.

Bigotry Watch

‘Flaming Homosexuals Wearing Stilettos’ Will Apply For Jobs In Christian Bookstores If ENDA Passes Says Fischer

by David Badash ● 9:56 AM January 5, 2013
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Bryan Fischer yesterday on his radio program threatened that “flaming homosexuals… wearing stilettos, a dress and dangly earrings” would apply for jobs in Christian bookstores if ENDA passes into law.

Bigotry Watch

Law Professor: Black Students Are Failing Because Their Moms Are Poor And Single

by David Badash ● 7:03 PM December 11, 2012
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Lino Graglia, a Texas law professor says that Black and Hispanic students are failing in school because they are being raised by mothers who are single and poor.

News

Intel Explains Boy Scout Funding Policy

by Andy Birkey At The American Independent ● 12:17 PM October 2, 2012
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Intel has revealed new details about its plan to exclude organizations that discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation from its corporate giving, a move that could cost some Boy Scout troops thousands of dollars in donations.

Bigotry Watch

Ann Coulter: Civil Rights Not For Gays Or Immigrants, Just ‘For Blacks’

by David Badash ● 5:43 PM September 24, 2012
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Claiming minorities have “commandeered” civil rights, Ann Coulter says civil rights are not for gays or immigrants, civil rights are only “for Blacks.”

Democratic National Convention

DNC 2012: ‘We’ll Be Able To Pass ENDA’ Says Senator Chuck Schumer

by Matt Comer ● 6:14 PM September 4, 2012
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New York Senator Chuck Schumer says employment non-discrimination is a ‘high priority.”

Bigotry Watch

Anti-Gay Groups Blame LGBT Community For Family Research Council Shooting

by David Badash ● 5:35 PM August 15, 2012
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Anti-gay groups wasted no time in actually blaming the LGBT community for this morning’s shooting at the Family Research Council’s Washington, D.C. headquarters.

ENDA

DNC Releases Platform Draft Language For LGBT Workplace Nondiscrimination

by David Badash ● 7:10 PM August 9, 2012
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Now, we have the language for the Democratic National Committee’s workplace nondiscrimination plank.

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