“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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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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“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 statement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 22, 2012
Contact:
Tyler Richard, Outlinc, President
402-202-6211
Outlinc President, Tyler Richard releases the following statement on behalf of the Outlinc board, “We are shocked and saddened by the report of an alleged hate crime involving a member of the LGBT community early Sunday morning. Our hearts go out the the victim, her family and close friends. Many in our community are understandably experiencing a great deal of sadness, anger and confusion. We look to our entire community to pull together in this difficult time. Outlinc has full faith in the Lincoln Police Department who has a long history of support for Lincoln’s LGBT community. We trust that their investigation will be fair and complete and we await the results. As we consider the possible impetus for this horrific attack we are reminded more than ever why fairness is vital in our city.”
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.