Equally Speaking
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Good morning, and thanks for tuning in to Equally Speaking, your morning
dose of GLBT news from the Human Rights Campaign for Thursday, January
31st. I'm Bradley Mayer.
And I'm Candace Gingrich. First up, campaign news from Florida.
Senator John McCain's presidential campaign used an automated
"robo-call" targeting Florida primary voters on Monday. The call
exploited anti-gay prejudice, claiming rival Mitt Romney has treated
"social issues voters as fools." News of the automated call has flooded
the political media. For updates and the latest information, go to the
HRC Back Story blog at H-R-C Back Story dot org.
Chrissy Nakonsky of Minnesota is hoping to become the first transgender
person elected to a state legislature. She is seeking the Republican
nomination, despite being at odds with the party on issues like same-sex
marriage. If elected, Nakonsky would be the only transgender elected
official in the United States.
The Indiana Senate has approved a state constitutional amendment banning
same-sex marriage. Opponents say the measure is not needed, as state
law already bans same-sex marriage. The amendment is expected to die in
the House.
The New York City Pension Funds are asking 24 of America's largest
companies to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender
identity. This continues several years of pressure on companies in
which the Funds own shares. To date, 50 such companies have agreed to
protect against sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination.
Teachers in England have received a new government guide on how to
handle anti-GLBT bullying. The guide gives step-by-step instructions on
how teachers should end verbal abuse. Seven out of 10 GLBT students say
bullying affects their school work.
Senator Barack Obama included GLBT people in a speech Monday at the
event where Senator Ted Kennedy endorsed Obama's presidential bid.
Obama's use of the phrase "gay and straight" was not part of the
prepared remarks provided to news outlets prior to the event.
That's the news from us today. Thanks for tuning in to Equally Speaking.
Have a great day, and we'll see you back here again tomorrow morning.