Gay rights bill passes House in Puerto Rico

**Kuya** · 2013-05-24 22:58

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Legislators in Puerto Rico on Friday approved a heavily debated bill that outlaws employment discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation.

Opponents of the bill prayed on the steps of the seaside Capitol building as lawmakers voted on a simplified version of the measure, which was widely rejected by religious organizations in the conservative U.S. territory.

The original version was broader and would have also banned such discrimination when it comes to commercial transactions, property rentals and public transportation, as well as in other circumstances. About half of U.S. states have approved similar bills.

The measure’s author, Sen. Ramon Luis Nieves, told reporters he is not bothered that the original version was not approved.

“This is not insignificant,” he said. “This is a great victory in the fight for human rights in Puerto Rico.”

Legislators on Friday also approved a separate bill that extends a domestic violence law to gay couples.

Both bills are to go back to the Senate, which is expected to approve them. The governor has said he would sign both measures.

Supporters of the bill waved rainbow flags and loudly chanted “Equality!” as they crowded around legislators who approved the bills.

http://www.salon.com/2013/05/24/puer...ill/singleton/

**Kuya** · 2013-05-24 22:59

**Kuya** · 2013-05-24 23:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...ABzGevTo#t=60s

Best part of video. Best part of the whole day.

**Ksandra** · 2013-05-25 00:39

/cheers

/stares at california

**hey** · 2013-05-25 00:42

Yay, progress!

**archibaldcrane** · 2013-05-25 02:20

Originally Posted by Ksandra

/cheers

/stares at california

um, you aren't able to discriminate against workers for sexual orientation or gender identity in california (one of only 15 states), nor can you for housing (one of only 21), and california recognizes gays and transgendered people as a "hate crime target" (one of 14 states).

so

what does california have to do with this? They're already there.

**Tajin** · 2013-05-25 03:17

^ Bitches bitching

**kuronosan** · 2013-05-25 08:27

Fucking finally.

**AidenCarby** · 2013-05-25 12:41

Bueno

**Kuya** · 2013-05-25 14:51

Those religious faggots are trying to pressure the governor not to sign it. They want another beating? Fine, we'll give them another one.

**ronin sparthos** · 2013-05-25 16:01

Fabulous.

**Ashmada** · 2013-05-26 12:39

Well, better late than never. You'll get there eventually, american continent.

**Kuya** · 2013-05-26 13:31

Technically speaking, this isn't the american contiment, and some latin american countries are actually more ahead than some US states.

**Kuya** · 2013-05-26 14:34

After we get these two projects passed we're gonna mount a campaign to get the tax exemption status revoked of all the churches who lobbied against these laws. Fuck them if they think they're getting out of this fight without a scar.

**Ratatapa** · 2013-05-26 14:38

Also Passed in France, first wedding it's this Wednesday and will include Pchan + MKuser

**mightyg** · 2013-05-27 12:41

Not sure if this was posted but nothing of value was lost anyways.

http://www.edgeboston.com/news/inter..._at_notre_dame

**Abandon** · 2013-05-27 13:19

this means kuya can get a job after all that schooling, right?

**Ratatapa** · 2013-05-27 13:20

Originally Posted by Abandon

this means kuya can get a job after all that schooling, right?

So Priest are now legal in Puerto Rico?

**Abandon** · 2013-05-27 13:21

just no

**Ratatapa** · 2013-05-27 13:23

Yes praise the lord the priests are here

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