Comments on: Filibuster threat makes ENDA unlikely in 2010 http://www.washingtonblade.com/2010/01/27/filibuster-threat-makes-enda-unlikely-in-2010/ the gay community's news source Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:10:46 +0000 hourly 1 By: Pelosi mum on moving ENDA despite promised vote : DC Agenda http://www.washingtonblade.com/2010/01/27/filibuster-threat-makes-enda-unlikely-in-2010/#comment-400 Pelosi mum on moving ENDA despite promised vote : DC Agenda Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:29:58 +0000 http://dcagenda.com/?p=1737#comment-400 [...] It is quite clear at this point that there is a majority for ENDA in the House and Senate. While a DC Agenda article in January suggested that a majority is not sufficient — that 60 votes could be needed in the [...] [...] It is quite clear at this point that there is a majority for ENDA in the House and Senate. While a DC Agenda article in January suggested that a majority is not sufficient — that 60 votes could be needed in the [...]

]]> By: planetspinz http://www.washingtonblade.com/2010/01/27/filibuster-threat-makes-enda-unlikely-in-2010/#comment-399 planetspinz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:59:34 +0000 http://dcagenda.com/?p=1737#comment-399 So let me try to understand this stupidity - people who are transgender should not be given the opportunity to work because some str8s don't want to go to the bathroom with them? I suppose in some heteroidiotic way this would make sense in heterosupremacy land, but in the real world everyone has the right to earn a living without fear. These heteros have obviously gone completely potty. So let me try to understand this stupidity – people who are transgender should not be given the opportunity to work because some str8s don’t want to go to the bathroom with them? I suppose in some heteroidiotic way this would make sense in heterosupremacy land, but in the real world everyone has the right to earn a living without fear. These heteros have obviously gone completely potty.

]]> By: Fighting hate with history | Cause+Effect http://www.washingtonblade.com/2010/01/27/filibuster-threat-makes-enda-unlikely-in-2010/#comment-398 Fighting hate with history | Cause+Effect Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:00:30 +0000 http://dcagenda.com/?p=1737#comment-398 [...] of California’s Proposition 8 still.  Larger LGBT organizations face uphill battles over ENDA and DADT.  LGBT individuals and communities are witholding political contributions around the [...] [...] of California’s Proposition 8 still.  Larger LGBT organizations face uphill battles over ENDA and DADT.  LGBT individuals and communities are witholding political contributions around the [...]

]]> By: erleclaire http://www.washingtonblade.com/2010/01/27/filibuster-threat-makes-enda-unlikely-in-2010/#comment-397 erleclaire Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:32:41 +0000 http://dcagenda.com/?p=1737#comment-397 No doubt the liability that the Transgender present is part of the battle. I see friction from the medical community, insurance companies, Dept of Defense over decades of denial, and mostly religious bigotry. It is all about votes and money. We are not a valid entity into both re-election votes, or Wall Street revenue.... We are simply a liability. A liability to the LGB(t) community as well. No doubt the liability that the Transgender present is part of the battle. I see friction from the medical community, insurance companies, Dept of Defense over decades of denial, and mostly religious bigotry. It is all about votes and money. We are not a valid entity into both re-election votes, or Wall Street revenue…. We are simply a liability. A liability to the LGB(t) community as well.

]]> By: Sam Brown http://www.washingtonblade.com/2010/01/27/filibuster-threat-makes-enda-unlikely-in-2010/#comment-396 Sam Brown Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:10:53 +0000 http://dcagenda.com/?p=1737#comment-396 Let's pass what we can now. In most polls, over 80% of the American people support non-discrimination in employment and housing. Interestingly, many of the less politically-informed straight people I have met (in states without any laws protecting us) already thought such discrimination was illegal and were shocked to know that one could still be fired just for being gay in this country. Anything that reduces discrimination helps us all, even those not covered. Each time someone else comes out of the closet, more people are educated. It is easy to hate abstract groups but hard to hate people you already know and see everyday. Having a law also set the tone for other situations and helps make discrimination socially unacceptable. So find the compromises. Exempt religious organizations broadly if needed, or owner-operated businesses with fewer than 5 employees, or landlords living in their buildings -- just get it done! If 90% of us are protected that is a BIG step forward from 0%. Let's not the rights of 4% to 8% of the American population hostage to the 0.001% who want to argue about which restroom to use. Let’s pass what we can now.

In most polls, over 80% of the American people support non-discrimination in employment and housing. Interestingly, many of the less politically-informed straight people I have met (in states without any laws protecting us) already thought such discrimination was illegal and were shocked to know that one could still be fired just for being gay in this country.

Anything that reduces discrimination helps us all, even those not covered. Each time someone else comes out of the closet, more people are educated. It is easy to hate abstract groups but hard to hate people you already know and see everyday. Having a law also set the tone for other situations and helps make discrimination socially unacceptable.

So find the compromises. Exempt religious organizations broadly if needed, or owner-operated businesses with fewer than 5 employees, or landlords living in their buildings — just get it done! If 90% of us are protected that is a BIG step forward from 0%.

Let’s not the rights of 4% to 8% of the American population hostage to the 0.001% who want to argue about which restroom to use.

]]> By: “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and the Employment Non-discrimination Act « Civilrightsglbt's Blog http://www.washingtonblade.com/2010/01/27/filibuster-threat-makes-enda-unlikely-in-2010/#comment-395 “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and the Employment Non-discrimination Act « Civilrightsglbt's Blog Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:13:06 +0000 http://dcagenda.com/?p=1737#comment-395 [...] in the military gained momentum, the potential of a filibuster might prevent the passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act protecting individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.  [...] [...] in the military gained momentum, the potential of a filibuster might prevent the passage of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act protecting individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.  [...]

]]> By: Instant Tea » Blog Archive » A chance to talk ENDA at TI with HRC http://www.washingtonblade.com/2010/01/27/filibuster-threat-makes-enda-unlikely-in-2010/#comment-394 Instant Tea » Blog Archive » A chance to talk ENDA at TI with HRC Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:14:50 +0000 http://dcagenda.com/?p=1737#comment-394 [...] discrimination based on sexual orientation and, hopefully, gender identity too? Well, according to this recent story, it’s unlikely Congress will take up ENDA in 2010 due to the recent loss of a [...] [...] discrimination based on sexual orientation and, hopefully, gender identity too? Well, according to this recent story, it’s unlikely Congress will take up ENDA in 2010 due to the recent loss of a [...]

]]> By: TheColu.mn » Blog Archive » The National: Non-Discrimination Advances / Lt. Choi Recalled To Active Duty http://www.washingtonblade.com/2010/01/27/filibuster-threat-makes-enda-unlikely-in-2010/#comment-393 TheColu.mn » Blog Archive » The National: Non-Discrimination Advances / Lt. Choi Recalled To Active Duty Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:43:08 +0000 http://dcagenda.com/?p=1737#comment-393 [...] to enlarge (Image: NGLTF)Don’t cry for ENDA, America, the truth is it never left you…the fight is just shifting to the state level (with [...] [...] to enlarge (Image: NGLTF)Don’t cry for ENDA, America, the truth is it never left you…the fight is just shifting to the state level (with [...]

]]> By: libhomo http://www.washingtonblade.com/2010/01/27/filibuster-threat-makes-enda-unlikely-in-2010/#comment-392 libhomo Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:55:56 +0000 http://dcagenda.com/?p=1737#comment-392 I can't believe there are lgb people dumb enough to support a version of ENDA without gender identity provisions. It's a legal loophole that corporate lawyers will exploit mercilessly. ENDA without gender identity protections is a total fake and a scam. I can’t believe there are lgb people dumb enough to support a version of ENDA without gender identity provisions. It’s a legal loophole that corporate lawyers will exploit mercilessly. ENDA without gender identity protections is a total fake and a scam.

]]> By: Cicada http://www.washingtonblade.com/2010/01/27/filibuster-threat-makes-enda-unlikely-in-2010/#comment-391 Cicada Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:00:24 +0000 http://dcagenda.com/?p=1737#comment-391 GPP is right. Because public understanding of transgender people lags behind public understanding of gay people, the transgender provisions--especially the restroom rules--are what is, unfortunately, rendering the bill unpassable in the Senate. None of this should be surprising. The problem has been the same in trying to enact gender-identity bills in several states lately. The political reality is that there aren't 60 votes for the inclusive bill. The question is whether to pass the gay-only version or delay passage for, probably, years, if not a decade or more, because the Democrats won't have this many seats in the Senate again for a while, and no one knows who will be in the White House to sign or veto a bill after 2012. This has always been the uncomfortable choice that our "leaders" have tried to pretend doesn't exist. GPP is right. Because public understanding of transgender people lags behind public understanding of gay people, the transgender provisions–especially the restroom rules–are what is, unfortunately, rendering the bill unpassable in the Senate. None of this should be surprising. The problem has been the same in trying to enact gender-identity bills in several states lately. The political reality is that there aren’t 60 votes for the inclusive bill. The question is whether to pass the gay-only version or delay passage for, probably, years, if not a decade or more, because the Democrats won’t have this many seats in the Senate again for a while, and no one knows who will be in the White House to sign or veto a bill after 2012. This has always been the uncomfortable choice that our “leaders” have tried to pretend doesn’t exist.

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