Speaker Nancy Pelosi on ENDA

The House debates the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), H.R. 3685, to be followed by debate on the bill itself. In 30 states, it is currently legal to fire someone simply because of his or her sexual orientation. This bill will prohibit employers, employment agencies and labor unions from using an individual's sexual orientation as the basis for employment decisions, such as hiring, firing, promotion or compensation. The bill extends federal employment protections to gay, lesbian, and bisexual workers similar to those already provided to a person based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks in favor.

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[wiseoldsnail]

'it's not that we're tolerant.... it's that we have so much respect... pride in diversity...' yes. i knew you said this, am and was back then disappointed that this would not be an all inclusive bill as it began, but so glad for your continued clarity in regards to the meaning of words like 'free,' and 'fair.' please never give in.

[IIINikopoL]

What an abomination! It's sickening

[dudeman5790]

this is how arrogant many of the people in the government think that their efforts will actually end discrimination. in actuality, their efforts usually inversely discriminate on the individuals. its funny that she says people should be judged on their performance, while this same kind of thing (affirmative action) makes it even more so that they are not judged on this criteria.

[stephenemails4]

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[bane9d9]

love u nancy

[sweetbrandigirl]

After much support and work on this by the trans community you have chossen in the 11th hour to play the part of Judas..... enjoy y our 20 peces of silver. I and my fellow members of Equality Va will not support or trust you HRC or Barney Frank again. Nor will will support any futher GAY legislation. Sincerely Ms Brandi M Parker SWVA Rep Equality Va

[sweetbrandigirl]

Nancy Pelsoi Enjoy your hallow victory I am disapointed that you,Barney Frank and HRC have again used the transgender community as your sacriafial lamb. You have created a huge divide in the GBL............. T community that will never heal from this betral.  Sincerely Ms Brandi M Parker SWVA Rep Equality Va

[db2665]

Nancy,

Impeach Cheney!! Thank you for your work on the EDNA bill. My family is grateful to you.

Now get to work and put that impeachment back on the table.

WE ARE WATCHING YOU!

Thanks

[ManilaRyceTLM]

Impeach Cheney. It's your constitutional obligation.

[awreslr2]

This is a great series of videos of speeches from the Democratic majority! Thanks for bringing it forward!

Is there a real chance this will become law? Someone might want to bring me up to speed on this. Sorry, I have not been following this, maybe because the media has not focused upon this. I welcome comments and information from others!