This from the Washington Blade:
Democratic leaders are pledging to push at least two bills this year in Congress that would enact new civil rights and protections for gays.
During the Democratic National Committee’s annual winter meeting Feb. 2 in Washington, party officials said congressional leaders will act this spring to pass a federal hate crimes bill that includes crimes motivated by a victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
A trans-inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act is expected to follow this fall, officials said.
This article also includes comments from party chairman Howard Dean, who has received mixed reviews from the GLBT community. He is showing signs that he wants to change that.
If the Democrats can effect positive change for GLBT people, they will earn a reward at the polls in 2008. It wouldn't be a bad idea to remind your local congressman about how that works.
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