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Equality news round-up: Rep. Dingell (D-MI) co-sponsors DOMA repeal, GOP congresswoman supports marriage equality, and more
July 13, 2012
By Scottie Thomaston
- Rep. John Dingell (D-MI) has signed on as a co-sponsor of the Respect for Marriage Act to repeal DOMA, and his chief of staff says his views on marriage equality are evolving.
- A GOP rep. has announced support of marriage equality: Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) is the first GOP congressperson to do so.
- In Maryland, the Baltimore Sun has endorsed marriage equality.
- A coffee shop that had partnered with the National Organization for Marriage is saying that they are no longer aligned with the group.
- The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has sent a cease-and-desist letter to an anti-gay activist for using a couple’s wedding photo in an attack ad. The story has gone national.
- From the Center for American Progress, a report on gay and transgender homeless youth.
- Speculation on Chief Justice John Roberts’ potential vote on the Defense of Marriage Act continues: Richard Socarides weighs in, as well as The Volokh Conspiracy and Reason.
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Sagesse | July 13, 2012 at 12:52 pm
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MightyAcorn | July 13, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Too late, Jitters and Bliss! I won't forget you went hooking for NOM, even if you do create an "equality" discount code. What equality org will you give the proceeds to, hmm? Sure you will.
Hey haters, listen up: once you lose my trust as a consumer you'll never have it again. In case you didn't notice: there are lots of coffee choices (and other proLGBT shopping) out there, we'll do just fine without your hater-allied products. I believe in the economic vote, and you all just lost the election BIGTIME.
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Scott Wooledge | July 13, 2012 at 5:41 pm
Jitters and Bits says they are “neutral” and have ceased donations to NOM.
But how much money did they already give NOM? And are they willing to give an equal-sized donation to a pro-marriage equality organization, like Freedom to Marry, or Courage Campaign to demonstrate their neutrality?
You can ask them that, as I did on Facebook.
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Scott Wooledge | July 13, 2012 at 5:43 pm
Since Jitters and Bliss is now claiming to be "neutral" ask them how much they already donated to NOM?
Ask if they are willing to donate an equal amount to a pro-marriage equality group, like Freedom to Marry or Courage Campaign? Their Facebook page is here.
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Seth from Maryland | July 14, 2012 at 8:15 am
Thomson Reuters Opposes Minnesota's Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment
Minnesota United for All Families reports on some new opposition to the anti-gay amendment there:
In an email to employees today, Thomson Reuters said, “As we’ve heard from employees, recruiters and customers, one thing has been very clear: we’re a better place when we have a rich variety of perspectives, talents, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences in our workplace, and within the broader community from which we recruit. We believe that building a culture that thrives on diversity and inclusion and provides equal opportunities to everyone is a critical factor in our ability to serve our customers and be successful. …We believe the Minnesota Marriage Amendment, if passed, would limit our ability to recruit and retain top talent. For this reason, we do not believe that the Amendment would be good for Thomson Reuters or the business community in the stat
Read more: http://www.towleroad.com/2012/07/thomson-reuters-…
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Mark B. | July 14, 2012 at 11:20 am
<img src="http://www.mynewcarquote.us/ikea/is.jpg"/>What a couragous thing to do for Ileana Ros-Lehtinen! <img src="http://www.mynewcarquote.us/xbox/vi.jpg"/>
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todd | July 14, 2012 at 11:52 am
Glad I'm registered to vote in Miami. My vote for Ileana Ros-Lehtinen in November will be the first time in my life that I'll ever have voted for a republican, but with her courage, she definitely deserves my vote!
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