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Franken, Klobuchar sponsor workplace non-discrimination act

By Andy Birkey | 08.05.09 | 5:49 pm

Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken signed on to sponsor the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which was introduced in the Senate on Wednesday. ENDA would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment. In 29 states, it…

Did you call in gay today?

By Andy Birkey | 12.10.08 | 11:19 am

Thousands of gays and lesbians, along with their friends and families, are “calling in gay” from work today. “A Day Without a Gay” is a nationwide economic protest against same-sex marriage bans passed in California, Arizona and…

McCain talks to the gay press

By Andy Birkey | 10.08.08 | 7:36 am

Widely seen as the first time a Republican candidate for president has talked to the LGBT press, Sen. John McCain agreed to an interview with the Washington Blade and in his answers actively sought the vote of lesbian…