Equally Speaking
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Hello and thanks for tuning in to Equally Speaking, your daily dose of LGBT news for Friday, October 30th. I’m Brea Bianco.
And I’m Charlie Nordstrom. First up, some controversial remarks by a candidate in Virginia.
The current front-runner in the race for Virginia’s attorney general, Ken Cuccinelli, said earlier in the week he believes that homosexual acts are wrong. Cuccinelli was careful to say that he did not believe homosexual people were wrong, just the act. He would also not commit to the enforcement of a nondiscrimination policy that his Republican predecessor had supported.
Larry Johnson’s antigay remarks have drawn some unique criticism, from his own father. The Kansas City Chief’s running back was recently suspended for an antigay slur he directed at reporters and a fan. His father has said that it has been difficult to experience his son’s remarks, as he raised all of his children to treat people with compassion regardless of sexual orientation.
A federal judge in Washington state has denied several requests from Washington Family PAC, a group which opposes equal marriage for same sex couples. The group was seeking to lift ban on large campaign contributions. A larger lawsuit on the matter is still going forward, but no date has been set yet.
Google is one of the latest corporations joining in the fight against discrimination by coming out in support of Referendum 71. In a statement, the company said, ”We see this debate as one that comes down to equality, plain and simple.” To find out more on the fight for equality in Washington state and to see how you can get involved, visit HRCBackstory.org.
The city of Tallahassee voted on Wednesday to change its benefits policy to include both same-sex partners and domestic partnerships. In addition, the city commissioners decided to include sexual orientation and identity under its Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policies and Procedures.
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