Sex in Power

On October 15th, U.S. Rep. Peter Stark (D-CA) introduced legislation that would deny federal child welfare funds to any state that discriminates in foster care or adoption services on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. Currently that would include Utah, Florida, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Nebraska. Full Story

(from the Washington Blade) “Stark said discrimination is ‘bad in any situation,’ but is particularly heinous in adoption because it’s actually ‘discriminating against kids who need the support.’ “

Currently the bill has no co-sponsors. Write your representatives!

(Image from the San Francisco Sentinel)

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