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Fairness Advances in Colorado
Soon, gay and transgender employees will be protected from discrimination in Colorado, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. Bill Ritter. In most states, however, discrimination against GLBT workers is still legal.
Gallup Poll Shows Record Support for Equality
Almost 90 percent of the American public believes gays and lesbians should have equal job opportunities, a new Gallup poll says. It also found that a full 75 percent of young people ages 18 to 34 supports acceptance of GLBT equality. And nearly half of those polled support legal marriage rights for same-sex couples.
Tell Your Lawmaker: End Workplace Injustice
In 31 states, it's legal to fire someone for being gay. And in 39 states, you can be fired for being transgender. Go to http://www.passENDANow.org/ to tell your representatives to support fairness.
Clock in for Equality
Today, thousands of people across the country are taking action to support workplace fairness for GLBT people. Join in by writing a letter to Congress urging them to ban anti-GLBT discrimination. For more information, go to hrc.org/enda.
Next on 'The Agenda'...
Check out Monday's episode of The Agenda with Joe Solmonese for an overview of GLBT issues around the world, the latest news on workplace discrimination and more. Tune in to XM Radio channel 120 from 6-8 p.m. Eastern.
You Can Be Fired for Being GLBT
Kimya Afi Ayodele was fired from her job as a social worker simply because she was a lesbian. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, introduced this week in Congress, would make it illegal to to fire, refuse to hire or refuse to promote an employee based on the person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Read the press release on the bill's introduction.