Gay Marriage Backers to Finance Anti-Discrimination Efforts

NY Times ^ | April 30, 2015 | Maggie Haberman

[C19fan]

With gay marriage being debated by the United States Supreme Court, some of the major backers of efforts to legalize it around the country are casting their attention to the next fight: anti-discrimination bills in a variety of states.

The new effort, Freedom for All Americans — a $5 million-a-year campaign over the next five years — is predicated on the fights around gay marriage, which played out state by state until reaching the Supreme Court in a fight that, advocates hope, will legalize same-sex marriage nationally.

[C19fan]

Viva La Revolucion. Always another dragon to slay for these people.

[Fido969]

“Anti-discrimination” means “Think our way, or we will punish you”

[elcid1970]

Faggies rule! Ask any bakery owner.

[madprof98]

Within a generation, maybe less, they will have closed the churches. (Well, maybe not the Episcopal churches - those are closing of their own accord.)

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

Rather ironic title given that their goal is to take away the freedom of many so they can triumphantly feel better about themselves by criminalizing criticism.

[Last Dakotan]

Mr. Loeb said that the effort, which is bipartisan in nature, is critical toward changing understanding against gays. He also suggested that appeals on the issue toward Republicans will be crucial.

“It never works if you bully, or cajole – you have to articulate why” someone should be in favor of efforts such as the anti-discrimination bills, he said, suggesting it “should be a pretty easy position to take” for many lawmakers, no matter how conservative they are.

I'm sure the decisions got a lot easier for bakers in Oregon. Also, their understanding of gays has increased immensely.

[goodnesswins]

Yeah...we in Oregon are in a mess...look at our “Governor”

[Vaduz]

Gay Marriage Backers to Finance Anti-Discrimination Efforts

Lawyers find huge gold mine can work it for years.