Gender identity and expression protections legislation passes in Howard County, Maryland

By: Laurel Ramseyer Tuesday December 6, 2011 8:14 am

The Council of Howard County, Maryland passed legislation (CB54-2011) last night that prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity or expression in the areas of housing, law enforcement, public accommodations, financing, employment, and health and social services. The bill was initiated by Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG) and Gender Rights [...]

PepsiCo shows increased net income during American Family Association’s boycott

By: Laurel Ramseyer Saturday February 13, 2010 4:40 pm

It looks like American Family Association‘s just-ended year-long boycott of PepsiCo was good for PepsiCo’s bottom line.  PepsiCo reported $43 million in net revenue and a 16% increase in net income as compared to 2008.  Not too shabby, considering the country and world suffered from an unprecedented financial crisis in 2009. AFA began the boycott [...]

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