The U.S. House today passed legislation to protect gay and lesbians from job discrimination. Release on the jump.

Here’s the roll call. Representatives Marion Berry, Mike Ross and John Boozman believe you should be able to fire someone simply because they are gay. Only 25 Democrats opposed the bill. Rep. Vic Snyder voted in the affirmative. The tide of time is with Snyder, not the troglodytes.

Advertisement

Be a Part of the Fight

Step up and make a difference by subscribing or donating to the Arkansas Times, the progressive, alternative newspaper in Little Rock that's been fighting for truth for 50 years. Our tough, determined, and feisty journalism has earned us over 63,000 Facebook followers, 58,000 Twitter followers, 35,000 Arkansas blog followers, and 70,000 daily email blasts, all of whom value our commitment to holding the powerful accountable. But we need your help to do even more. By subscribing or donating, you'll not only have access to all of our articles, but you'll also be supporting our efforts to hire more writers and expand our coverage. Join us in the fight for truth by subscribing or donating to the Arkansas Times today.

Previous article Let the gay bashing begin Next article The To-Do List Podcast: Bear Colony, Crystal Method, Samantha Crain and more