Charleston, S.C. Passes Pro-Gay Rights Law
November 25, 2009 by Gay Agenda News Team
The South Carolina city of Charleston became the second in the state to approve GLBT anti-discrimination protections.
Columbus had approved such measures previously. Charleston both widened the scope of its existing anti-discrimination law regarding housing, and added a new ordinance to prevent discrimination in public accommodation that covered the civil rights spectrum, from age and race to gender identity and sexual orientation, reported local news station WCBD, an NBC affiliate, on Nov. 24.
The news station reported that the ordinances were brought to the city’s mayor. Joseph P. Riley, last summer by a group of local GLBT equality and human rights organizations, including the South Carolina chapters of the Stonewall Democrats and the Log Cabin Republicans, the American Civil Liberties Union, and South Carolina Equality. The article noted that those organizations had also promoted similar protections in Columbus.
“It’s a step forward in the right direction in making sure that we are not discriminating against anyone,” said Council Member Gary White.
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I would just like to point out – it is Columbia, SC not Columbus. I was present at the Charleston City Council meeting with some LGBT friends, and it was approved unanimously – I was even shocked. Not a soul in the council chamber stood up against the amendment to the anti-discrimination ordinance. It was a great for Charleston and South Carolina!
*A great day for Charleston and SC!
It’s a small step, but a damn good one!