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Food Sales Tax Saga: Continued

Posted on November 14, 2009 by dlt

Who benefits from food sales tax breaks? Why, everyone of course. Food is a basic human right, whether you are rich or poor. Everyone must had food and must have it accessible. But there are legislators who feel that the food sales tax break was too much of a benefit to the wealthy and therefore [...]

Filed under: budget, Human rights, taxes | 2 Comments »

Whose rights are being violated? Legislative session hot spot on GLBT issues

Posted on November 14, 2009 by dlt

Last week Salt Lake City passed an ordinance that protects persons seeking employment and housing from discrimination because of sexual orientation. Done deal? Not a chance. According to a Deseret News Article last week state legislators are gearing up for what promises to be once again a hot topic for the 2010 legislative session. Government [...]

Filed under: Citizen Rights, Equality, Gay rights, Human rights | 1 Comment »

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