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TARGET CONTRIBUTES MONEY TO MN ANTI-GAY CANDIDATE
Target, the perceived LGBT-friendly department store chain, has contributed $150,000 to Minnesota Forward, a political action committee that supports Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer, an opponent of gay marriage, reports NBC Bay Area.
Emmer, who says "I believe marriage is the union between one man and one woman," received the money for TV ads.
VIA http://www.shewired.com/Article.cfm?ID=25424 [7/26/10]
NOM IS COMING TO MINNESOTA: JOIN US FOR THREE DAYS OF ACTION TO OPPOSE THEIR MESSAGE OF INTOLERANCE AND DISCRIMINATION!
Last week, the National Organization for Marriage kicked off their nationwide summer tour of intolerance and discrimination. They're visiting a number of cities to foment opposition to GLBT equality. In Minnesota, they will be stopping by Saint Paul, Saint Cloud, and Rochester on July 28, 29, and 30. You can help counter their message of discrimination by joining in Three Days of Action . Help us show NOM that Minnesota is no place for hate. > Full Story. [7/23/10]
STATEMENT FROM THE 2ND TEXAS TRANSGENDER NONDISCRIMINATION SUMMIT ON THE ARAGUZ CASE
HOUSTON, Texas (July 22, 2010) - We, the attendees of the Second Annual Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit, issue this statement to demonstrate our support for Mrs. Nikki Araguz and to call attention to her plight and that of all transgender people in the state of Texas. > Full Story. [7/22/10]
STATEMENT FROM THE 2ND TEXAS TRANSGENDER NONDISCRIMINATION SUMMIT ON THE ARAGUZ CASE
HOUSTON, Texas (July 22, 2010) - We, the attendees of the Second Annual Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit, issue this statement to demonstrate our support for Mrs. Nikki Araguz and to call attention to her plight and that of all transgender people in the state of Texas. > Full Story. [7/22/10]
SOUTH BEND, IND., CONSIDERS LGBT EMPLOYMENT PROTECTIONS
South Bend Common Councilmember Oliver Davis has co-sponsored a measue that would ban employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression in Indiana's fourth largest city. > Full Story. [7/22/10]
NON-PARTISAN COALITION CALLS ON TEXAS GOP TO REJECT PLATFORM
Non-Partisan Coalition Calls on Texas GOP to Reject Platform
A Diverse Group of 13 State and National Organizations Challenge RNC Chairman Michael Steele to Demand an Inclusive Platform > Full Story. [7/16/10]
STATEMENT OF CONGRESSWOMAN TAMMY BALDWIN ON WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT RULING IN MCCONKEY V. J.B. VAN HOLLEN, ET AL.
Statement of Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin
On Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling in McConkey v. J.B. Van Hollen, et al.
"Like many Wisconsinites, I am disappointed in the substantive effect of today's Wisconsin Supreme Court decision in the case of McConkey v. J.B. Van Hollen, et al. The ballot initiative that spurred this case was more a matter of politics than principle.
Regrettably, Wisconsinites, including many LGBT families, must live with a state constitution that enshrines discrimination.
While the effect of this ruling is a setback in our effort to repeal the discriminatory constitutional amendment banning marriage equality and civil unions, we will continue our quest for equality." > Full Story. [6/30/10]
ILLINOIS GOVERNOR SIGNS ANTIBULLYING LEGISLATION
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed the Prevent School Violence Act into law Sunday, Lambda Legal announced. > Full Story. [6/29/10]
TULSA AGREES TO PROTECT GAY WORKERS
Lawmakers in Tulsa, Oklahoma have voted in favor of protecting gay city workers from discrimination.
The 6-3 vote to add sexual orientation to the city's non-discrimination policy came two weeks ago. The policy already outlaws discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, political beliefs, age, ancestry and disability. > Full Story. [6/29/10]
WIS. COURT: GAY PARENTS DO NOT HAVE EQUAL RIGHTS
A Wisconsin appeals court says gay parents do not have full parental rights when it comes to their adopted children. > Full Story. [6/24/10]
EQUALITY TEXAS APPLAUDS DART FOR EXPANDING ITS NON-DISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT POLICY
Austin, Texas (June 23, 2010) - Equality Texas applauds Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for including gender identity in its existing Non-Discrimination Employment Policy Statement. With a unanimous vote Tuesday night, the DART Board of Directors included a provision to explicitly prohibit employment decisions based on gender identity. > Full Story. [6/24/10]
PRIDE FESTIVAL ORGANIZERS ASK FEDERAL COURT FOR EMERGENCY ORDER DIRECTING PARK BOARD TO ABIDE BY US SUPREME COURT RULING
Want anti-gay activist prohibited from freely distributing materials throughout festival > Full Story. [6/24/10]
TULSA CITY COUNCIL APPROVES SEXUAL ORIENTATION POLICY
TULSA, OK -- Before a packed house Thursday night, The Tulsa City Council approved a new employment policy prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. The policy applies to city employees in every aspect of employment. > Full Story. [6/18/10]
ANTI-GAY SALLY KERN TO FACE TRANSGENDER OPPONENT
Anti-gay Oklahoma state Representative Sally Kern, the woman best known for saying gays were the "biggest threat our nation has" at a gathering of Republicans, will face a transgender opponent in the fall. > Full Story. [6/9/10]
EQUALITY TEXAS URGES DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT (DART) TO INCLUDE GENDER IDENTITY IN ITS NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Austin, Texas (June 4, 2010) - Equality Texas and residents of the DART service area urge DART to add gender identity to the transit organization's non-discrimination employment policy. On Wednesday, Equality Texas began an email campaign targeting DART's 15-member Board of Directors, which is appointed by city governments. Equality Texas urges Dallas area residents to request that DART's Board: "… pass this important measure to ensure all DART employees will be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity." > Full Story. [6/4/10]
PRIDE NEWS: 2010 TWIN CITIES PRIDE PRODUCED EVENTS
Don't miss the 2010 Grand Marshal's Reception, Thursday, June 10 from 5:30pm-8:30pm at The Art Institutes International Minnesota in downtown Minneapolis (Ai Minnesota). This annual event serves as a celebration of the many great accomplishments of the GLBT community in the Twin Cities. Come socialize with members of the community and enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, live jazz, tours of the Ai Minnesota campus and a silent auction. An awards presentation will feature the recognition of the Twin Cities Pride Community Award winners and formally introduce the 2010 Twin Cities Pride Grand Marshal. > Full Story. [6/1/10]
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