http://www.proudparenting.com/node/794 Comments for "Seven nights of fairness. Straight people will "come out" to support our equal rights October 7 - 11." en http://www.proudparenting.com/node/794#comment-165 <p>It still amazes me that employers can and do discriminate against sexual orientation. As a supporter of equal rights and over 20 years experience in human resourses, I echo the "good job" thanks to the North Carolina corporate leaders who have recognized the need for domestic partner benefits. Having moved to NC from Washington, DC where equal rights and employment discrimination against gays was outlawed many years ago, I have seen discrimination against the elderly and gays finally start to get some attention in North Carolina...we still have a long way to go.<br /> Phyllis Eller-Moffett</p> Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:26:58 -0700 comment 165 at http://www.proudparenting.com http://www.proudparenting.com/node/794 <p>Straight people across the nation will "come out" as <a href="http://www.wyff4.com/news/14301239/detail.html#" target="_blank">supporters of equal rights</a> for gay and lesbian Americans October 7th through 13th.</p> <p>Overnight vigils will be organized during the course of seven nights, providing unprecedented visibility to heterosexual men and women who want to stand up for their gay and lesbian friends and neighbors.</p> <p><a href="http://www.proudparenting.com/node/794">read more</a></p> http://www.proudparenting.com/node/794#comments Community Support Soulforce straight friends Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:18:57 -0700 Community Editor 794 at http://www.proudparenting.com