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Idaho- Standing room only for Boise LGBT ordinance hearing

Started by SandraJane, November 14, 2012, 08:48:30 PM

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November 14, 2012, 08:48:30 PM
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Standing room only for Boise LGBT ordinance hearing

By Glen Beeby Published: Nov 14, 2012 at 12:08 AM MST


http://www.kboi2.com/news/local/Standing-room-only-for-Boise-LGBT-ordinance-hearing-179232031.html


BOISE, Idaho (KBOI) - It was standing room only as the Boise City Council heard public testimony on a non discrimination ordinance that would protect people in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.

If passed it would make it illegal for someone to discriminate for housing, employment, or public accommodation based on sexual orientation or gender identity. It's currently legal in Idaho and several other parts of the country to discriminate on that basis.

After the legislature refused to even bring up the issue in the last legislative session, many in the LGBT community felt this was the best opportunity to tell their stories of discrimination and fearing for their jobs.
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