“Lincoln has to compete with other communities for talented workers and many of those cities have protections in place based on sexual orientation.”
– Beatty Brasch, Executive Director of Center for People In Need
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Make Lincoln Fair
People should be judged at work by their performance, not their sexual orientation. If you work hard and do your job effectively, you shouldn’t be fired just because you’re gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Great performance deserves a fair workplace. Now is the time to Make Lincoln Fair. Click here to learn more.
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What our supporters say
“Regarding the various segments of the population which comprise the employment pool, it is wise for businesses to acknowledge that those same segments of the population are also included in the various target markets. Karma is a powerful force.”
– Wayne Boles, Community Relations at Telesis, Inc.
It's my responsibility to provide a safe, fair, supportive environment free of fear of discrimination in which capable, skilled staff members can feel affirmed and free to maximize their gifts and contributions.
Kim Coleman, owner of indigo bridge books
Outlinc Calls AG Opinion “another example of bullying”
Tyler Richard, president of Outlinc, Lincoln’s LGBT community organization, released the following statement in response to the May 3rd Opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning related to local discrimination ordinances:
“The opinion from the Attorney General's office shows exactly why gay and transgender people in Nebraska need these basic protections. While 73% of Nebraskans support workplace protections for gay and transgender people, there are those who don't support basic values like fairness. I am disappointed that our state's Attorney General isn't willing to uphold our state's motto of 'equality before the law.'”
Lincoln Attorney Vince Powers released the following statement in response to the May 3rd Opinion of Attorney General Jon Bruning related to local discrimination ordinances:
“This is another in a long-line of political opinions designed to curry favor with special interest and is not based on the law in Nebraska. It is not worth the paper is is written on.”
The Lincoln City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 7th at 3:00pm to discuss the Fairness Ordinance. Faith leaders, community leaders, experts on discrimination and others are expected to testify in support of the ordinance.
Outlinc is a nonprofit organization that engages in and fosters the well-being and advancement of the LGBT community through excellence in service, recreation, education, and celebration.
Contact:
Tyler Richard, Outlinc, President
402-202-6211
Vince Powers, Vincent M. Powers & Associates
402-474-5006
Outlinc is a nonprofit organization that engages in and fosters the well-being and advancement of the LGBT community through excellence in service, recreation, education, and celebration.