| Posted 1/13/2010 at 2:12 PM by PeaceJam Bot | |
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 A Fight for Whats Right, Love is Love
Project Created: Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Project Leader: Derek B
Location: United States of America
Project Goal: To change Missouri Law for Human Rights.
Project Cause: In Mssouri there is no law aginst Sexual Harassment due to Sexual Orientation.
Project Plan: Inform, Protest, Notify Public Officals, Spread the word.
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| Posted 1/13/2010 at 2:26 PM by Camila M (Camila) | |
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 Wow, that's insane. I wonder how many states don't have any laws in place regarding sexual harassment due to sexual orientation. |
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| Posted 1/13/2010 at 2:32 PM by Kate P (katepowerful) | |
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 This is a very important, very relevant project. Good luck! |
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| Posted 1/13/2010 at 2:38 PM by Zach W (zwood425) | |
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 I don't believe Michigan protects either |
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| Posted 1/13/2010 at 3:39 PM by Pantea B (Pani) | |
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 Derek where can I learn more about this law? For us here in Colorado, up until Governor Ritter came to office 3 years ago an employer could legally fire an employee in the state of Colorado due to their sexual orientation. Thankfully that was one of the first laws that Gov. Ritter changed upon taking office. |
| last edit 1/13/2010 at 3:42 PM |
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| Posted 1/14/2010 at 9:32 AM by Jasmin M (jmaurer) | |
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 Derek, I'm glad to hear that you are tackling this issue. There should be laws against all discrimination, including that based on sexual orientation. |
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| Posted 1/14/2010 at 10:15 AM by Shelly P (pupillo888) | |
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 This needs to be delt with asap. I will look into this as well, but let me know if I can help in any way here in St. Louis. |
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| Posted 1/22/2010 at 2:28 PM by Leslie H (RaspberryJam) | |
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| Does the new hate crimes law signed into effect a few months ago trump state laws? Missouri (and Michigan and all of the others) might be violating federal law if they continue to discriminate based on orientation. Of course, I guess there's the distinction between not actively discriminating and offering real protection. All I know is that a) this bill was the first time the word "transgender" ever appeared in federal legislation, which is cool and way too late, and b) I sobbed so hard when Obama signed it that I couldn't convince my swim team parents that I was actually happy. Good luck Derek! |
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