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Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst Fights Efforts to Stop Omaha Anti-Bias Law
Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst and other Omaha musicians signed a Jan. 23 letter demanding Nebraska lawmakers stop a law that would prevent the city and other towns from passing anti-discrimination legislation. The musicians feel the law would send a "message to the world that Nebraska is not forward thinking or welcoming."
According to The Omaha World-Herald, Oberst and the other artists said it was "deplorable and unacceptable" to try to stop Omaha City Councilman Ben Gray from moving forward on an ordinance to ban discrimination against homosexual and transgender people. The letter was sent to state senators on Judiciary Committee of the state legislature.
"We were excited to learn that Councilman Ben Gray was going forward to put forth a citywide ordinance that would ensure equal employment opportunity for all, including our LGBT community," the letter says.
"Progressive cities attract eager newcomers, both young professionals and artists, which in turns creates growth and economic prosperity. LB 912 will send the message to the world that Nebraska is not forward thinking or welcoming."
http://www.spinner.com/2012/01/25/bright-eyes-conor-oberst-omaha-anti-bias-law/