If you read Towleroad then you know there is a disgusting -- I'll call -- "Hail Mary" attempt at demeaning gay people going on in Indiana right now. A kind reader there wrote in asking me to also shine a light on the proposed anti-gay amendment, providing me with this summary of the vile state of affairs:
On Wednesday Jan. 22, 2014, the state of Indiana is set to vote on HJR-3, an amendment to the state constitution denying any and all protection to same-sex couples and their families. Recently, the amendment stalled, so in an effort to avoid the constitutional ban not passing the house, Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma moved the proposed ban to a new Judiciary Committee. It should come as no surprise the new committee includes more “conservative” lawmakers as well as one democrat who have agreed to support the ban.
Conservative lawmakers in Indiana have taken the constitutional ban against gay marriage one step further and propose same sex partners cannot and should not receive employee provided domestic partner benefits. Several counties, universities, and city councils throughout the state have openly opposed the ban, yet the Republican controlled house continues to push forward.
Despite public protest, civil rights and freedom are on the line. This country is in the midst of a new civil rights movement, one lacking a unified front. While great progress has been made, the majority of GLBT individuals are being stripped of their dignity and right to live as free and equal Americans.
If you have a moment check out the Freedom Indiana page HERE.
Let the state of Indiana know we may disagree on core beliefs and principles, but that does not give anyone the right to legislate bigotry. Your voice and time count. Let it be heard.A rally is planned for tomorrow at the Statehouse at 3:30 p.m. Find what else you can do HERE.
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