Senate Majority Leader Endorses National Equality March, Repeal of DADT and Passage of ENDA
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (NV) has been busy lately fighting for social justice, health care reform and the rights and promotion of a peaceful society. In a September 30, 2009 letter to Derek Washington, Director of Diversity Outreach for the National Equality March, Senator Reid states:
I will continue to work tirelessly to pass the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act and the Employee Non-Discrimination Act, as well as to repeal the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy. I will also continue to advocate for funding of HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, research, and housing programs.
His letter goes on to state:
I believe that every American should be treated equally under the law regardless of religion, sexual orientation, gender, race, or other forms of identity. I see your struggle for equality as part of a larger movement for peace and social justice.
Harry Reid has really stepped up to the plate as a “fierce advocate” for social justice and is truly filling the shoes once worn by Ted Kennedy. Please be sure to let Sen. Reid know how much we appreciate his work and offer your support as he battles for the rights of all Americans.
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I might be vacationing in Nevada after all.
His Letter never mentions DOMA. That's the big one. He's a Mormon so he will probably never support the repeal of DOMA.
Has anyone in the LGBT media, human rights advocates or allies ever followed up to the story of Mike Duke the CEO of Walmart signing the antigay and anti married couples petiotion and subsequent law in Arkansas? This was revelaed in May of 2009 at http://www.knowthyneighbor.com , but I have heard little more about it. Can we let the issue fade away just because it is old news?
Hi Chris:
I know we've been talking about it around the blogosphere. On GayWallet.com for example, we watch business contributions and efforts very closely. You can see what's been discussed on this topic there at http://www.gaywallet.com/forum/topics/walmart-ceo...
I hope that information helps – and it's definitely worth continuing to talk about until such discrimination ends – which may be a while so we should have plenty to talk about.
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