Political Calculation: Sexual Orientation

sexual orientation: The outlook for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act reflects the nation's growing tolerance of homosexuality and the GOP's political calculation as it looks for supporters beyond its core base of older voters, according to Times Colonist. "I think society continues to evolve on the issue of gay rights," said Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, a co-sponsor of the measure. "As more and more gay individuals are open about their sexual orientation, people come to realize that they are their neighbours, their family members, their friends, their co-workers. That's made a big difference." WASHINGTON - Gay rights advocates from both parties are newly upbeat about the prospects for Senate passage of legislation that would bar employers from discriminating against workers on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The first test vote is Monday. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.