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theHandpuppet

(19,964 posts)
Tue May 13, 2014, 11:10 AM May 2014

Bozeman, Montana leaders back gay-rights protections

That sound you hear is that of the dominos falling....

The Montana Standard
13 May 2014
http://mtstandard.com/news/state-and-regional/bozeman-leaders-back-gay-rights-protections/article_839d2c20-f1b9-56b0-8d10-2a1a280982a6.html

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Bozeman city leaders have given their initial backing to a measure creating protections for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.

The city commission voted 4-0 Monday for an ordinance that would outlaw discrimination in the workplace, housing and public accommodations on the basis of sexual orientation of gender identity.

The proposal must pass a final vote scheduled for June 2 before it takes effect.

Commissioner Chris Mehl says he is convinced that discrimination against gays and lesbians exists in Bozeman and there is a need for the measure.... MORE

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Bozeman, Montana leaders back gay-rights protections (Original Post) theHandpuppet May 2014 OP
About time. Wellstone ruled May 2014 #1
 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
1. About time.
Tue May 13, 2014, 01:08 PM
May 2014

Yes,Bozeman does have a major issue of discrimination against LGBT and African Americans and Native Americans,been there done that seen that,talk about a powder keg.

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