It is a good thing the Democrats are trying to do here. Republicans have used sexual orientation as a way to intimidate their fellow Members for too long. The Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA) would protect everyone, even members of the House and Senate. Churches and the military would be exempt. I can't quite figure out how the Democrats will get it passed in the Senate though. After all, Republicans use sexual orientation the way Joe McCarthy used communism. (I was delighted when Senator Larry Craig decided to stand up to the bullies who demanded his resigination.)
News I've been reading on this subject:
House Narrowly Passes Workplace Nondiscrimination Bill The Gate: National Journal.com
House Leaders mull next step on anti-discrimination measure The Hill
Freshman Democrats kill transgender amendment The Hill
Pelosi: ENDA an Historic Step Toward the Ideal of Equality PR Newswire
Majority's ENDA Takes Dead Aim at Religious Freedom Earthtimes Press Release
House passes anti-gay bias bill United Press International
US House passes bill protecting gay workers from discrimination JURIST - University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Gay Rights Group Supports Job Bias Ban The Associated Press
