Tell Congress to end anti-gay workplace discrimination!

*AnthonyL* · 09-18-2007, 10:40 PM

http://www.hrcactioncenter.org/campaign/enda_po/

http://www.hrc.org/

Tell Congress to end anti-gay workplace discrimination!

You love your job. Your supervisors give you top ratings. Then, one day, a colleague finds out you're gay. A week later, you find your desk emptied into a box. You're fired. The reason? Your sexual orientation.

Here's the worst part: firing you for being gay was 100% legal. It's an outrage. In 31 states, you can be fired solely because you're gay – and if you're transgender, that's 39 states.

After years spent laying the groundwork, the Human Rights Campaign is poised to end this injustice by helping pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). This vital legislation is likely to come up for a vote in Congress in the coming weeks – and we need your voice.

Tell your Representative to stand up for GLBT equality in the workplace before the House votes this month!

What's even more outrageous is that the radical right is fighting to keep this legislation from passing. They're using scare tactics to fire up their base, saying things like:

"ENDA will force businesses with 15 or more employees to accommodate homosexuals, drag queens, transsexuals, and even she-males in their employment practices and facilities."1
It's absurd. And their campaign to enshrine hatred and bigotry in the American legal code will only intensify – they're putting major resources into blocking our progress, by flooding Congress with lies and misinformation.

We need your help to make sure your lawmakers know:

Current federal law protects workers against discrimination based on their race, gender, religion, national origin, and disability—but NOT based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
ENDA is NOT about special treatment. It does not excuse poor job performance. It simply gives gay and transgendered workers the same rights and protections as their colleagues.
Nearly 90% of Fortune 500 companies now include sexual orientation in their non-discrimination policies. It's time the government caught up with the private sector.

Our momentum is growing in the House. And Americans overwhelmingly agree that GLBT people should have equal employment opportunities. But sometimes it only takes a vocal anti-gay minority to derail legislation like this. We must spread the truth, today.

Send a message to your Representative in support of GLBT workers' rights.

We live in a country that was founded upon the principle of equal opportunity. Yet centuries later, that principle does not apply to GLBT Americans.

Thank you for helping us end this hypocrisy – so that millions of Americans can work without fear.

Warmly,

Joe Solmonese
President

*maggiegee* · 09-19-2007, 04:53 PM

Please use this link to speak to your representative

http://www.hrcactioncenter.org/campaign/enda

Subject: End Workplace Discrimination

Dear [ Decision Maker ],
As your constituent, and a Human Rights Campaign supporter, I'm writing to share my strong support for HR 2015, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, legislation that protects GLBT Americans against discrimination in the workplace.

(Edit Letter Below)
I know you share my belief in the right of all American workers to be judged by their qualifications, and their job performance - not by the color of their skin, the name of their religion, or the country of their birth.But, in 31 states, it's still legal to fire someone because they're gay - and in 39 states, it's legal to fire someone for being transgender.In a country founded upon the principle of equal opportunity, it's time to put an end to this injustice. Corporate America has already taken significant steps toward this goal, with almost 90% of Fortune 500 companies now including sexual orientation in their non-discrimination policies.As I write this, Congress has an opportunity to affirm its role as a champion of American values by passing into law the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.Your support for this legislation will bring us closer to a nation where everyone has the right to make a living. Thank you. Sincerely,

[Your name]
[Your address]

*maggiegee* · 09-19-2007, 04:55 PM

Contact The President:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/

Contact Your Senators:

http://www.senate.gov/general/contac...nators_cfm.cfm

Contact Congress:

http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/

saiskfup73 · 11-30-2009, 01:35 AM

Do you think they should teach about gay sex at school as well as straight sex?

Cleapewaild · 02-03-2010, 05:59 AM

There is one gay bartender on a popular club. Now gay guys are there all the time Thats pretty cool

NagaSama · 02-03-2010, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saiskfup73

Do you think they should teach about gay sex at school as well as straight sex?

well, define "gay sex" and "straight sex"
There are lots of straight guys out there, that like being taken from behind by their girlfriends wearing a strap on. Technically this would be called anal sex right?

Basically sex education needs to cover that STDs are spread anally, orally, and vaginally.

there really is no way to call sex either gay or straight, Sex is just that, Sex, there are just many different ways to do it lol

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AnthonyL I'm a Geek! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MI Posts: 1,569 My Mood: Images: 4 Visit AnthonyL's Blog	Tell Congress to end anti-gay workplace discrimination! http://www.hrcactioncenter.org/campaign/enda_po/ http://www.hrc.org/ Tell Congress to end anti-gay workplace discrimination! You love your job. Your supervisors give you top ratings. Then, one day, a colleague finds out you're gay. A week later, you find your desk emptied into a box. You're fired. The reason? Your sexual orientation. Here's the worst part: firing you for being gay was 100% legal. It's an outrage. In 31 states, you can be fired solely because you're gay – and if you're transgender, that's 39 states. After years spent laying the groundwork, the Human Rights Campaign is poised to end this injustice by helping pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). This vital legislation is likely to come up for a vote in Congress in the coming weeks – and we need your voice. Tell your Representative to stand up for GLBT equality in the workplace before the House votes this month! What's even more outrageous is that the radical right is fighting to keep this legislation from passing. They're using scare tactics to fire up their base, saying things like: "ENDA will force businesses with 15 or more employees to accommodate homosexuals, drag queens, transsexuals, and even she-males in their employment practices and facilities."1 It's absurd. And their campaign to enshrine hatred and bigotry in the American legal code will only intensify – they're putting major resources into blocking our progress, by flooding Congress with lies and misinformation. We need your help to make sure your lawmakers know: Current federal law protects workers against discrimination based on their race, gender, religion, national origin, and disability—but NOT based on sexual orientation or gender identity. ENDA is NOT about special treatment. It does not excuse poor job performance. It simply gives gay and transgendered workers the same rights and protections as their colleagues. Nearly 90% of Fortune 500 companies now include sexual orientation in their non-discrimination policies. It's time the government caught up with the private sector. Our momentum is growing in the House. And Americans overwhelmingly agree that GLBT people should have equal employment opportunities. But sometimes it only takes a vocal anti-gay minority to derail legislation like this. We must spread the truth, today. Send a message to your Representative in support of GLBT workers' rights. We live in a country that was founded upon the principle of equal opportunity. Yet centuries later, that principle does not apply to GLBT Americans. Thank you for helping us end this hypocrisy – so that millions of Americans can work without fear. Warmly, Joe Solmonese President __________________ Gentoo Geek!!!

09-19-2007, 04:53 PM	#2
maggiegee Site Reporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In the hearts of the kind, and in the fears of the wicked. Posts: 811	Please use this link to speak to your representative http://www.hrcactioncenter.org/campaign/enda Subject: End Workplace Discrimination Dear [ Decision Maker ], As your constituent, and a Human Rights Campaign supporter, I'm writing to share my strong support for HR 2015, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, legislation that protects GLBT Americans against discrimination in the workplace. (Edit Letter Below) I know you share my belief in the right of all American workers to be judged by their qualifications, and their job performance - not by the color of their skin, the name of their religion, or the country of their birth.But, in 31 states, it's still legal to fire someone because they're gay - and in 39 states, it's legal to fire someone for being transgender.In a country founded upon the principle of equal opportunity, it's time to put an end to this injustice. Corporate America has already taken significant steps toward this goal, with almost 90% of Fortune 500 companies now including sexual orientation in their non-discrimination policies.As I write this, Congress has an opportunity to affirm its role as a champion of American values by passing into law the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.Your support for this legislation will bring us closer to a nation where everyone has the right to make a living. Thank you. Sincerely, [Your name] [Your address] __________________

09-19-2007, 04:55 PM	#3
maggiegee Site Reporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In the hearts of the kind, and in the fears of the wicked. Posts: 811	Contact The President: http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ Contact Your Senators: http://www.senate.gov/general/contac...nators_cfm.cfm Contact Congress: http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/ __________________

11-30-2009, 01:35 AM	#4
saiskfup73 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10	Tell Congress to end anti gay workplace discrimination Do you think they should teach about gay sex at school as well as straight sex?

02-03-2010, 05:59 AM	#5
Cleapewaild Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	Tell Congress to end anti gay workplace discrimination There is one gay bartender on a popular club. Now gay guys are there all the time Thats pretty cool

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