The number of Americans who are 16 years or older and who have decided not
to participate in the nation's labor force has pushed past 90,000,000
for the first time, according to data released today by the Bureau of
Labor Statistics. - See more here.
But don't worry because San Antonio's leaders on Thursday approved anti-bias protections for gay and transgender residents, despite the disapproval of top Texas Republicans and religious conservatives who packed a City Council hearing and occasionally shamed supporters for comparing the issue to the civil rights movement.
The 8-3 City Council vote in favor of the ordinance was a victory for gay rights advocates and for Democratic Mayor Julian Castro, a top surrogate of President Barack Obama. Read more here.
Soon, we hope to see equal rights for everybody. Felons, non-citizens, children, and animals too. Honestly, isn't it about time we gave our pets the right to participate in elections? Dogs and cats should be able to vote. And children too! Why can't the children vote? Are we tyrants in this country or what?
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