Citizens Project

Federal nondiscrimination bill urged

Posted by Barb Van Hoy

The momentum toward greater equality is growing! Religious bias against gays and lesbians  has been the basis for unjust discrimination for too long.  Yes, people must have the right to their religious beliefs, but that does not extend to depriving others of equal treatment.  It’s high time for gays and lesbians to realize the promise of our nations founding principles.

In yesterday’s news:

Two openly gay members of Congress on Wednesday urged their colleagues to pass a sweeping job discrimination bill that would — for the first time — protect gays and transsexuals from workplace bias.The testimony from Reps. Barney Frank, D-Mass., and Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., comes as supporters of the measure believe Congress is closer than ever to banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

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