NEWS FLASH

Factory Endorses LGBT Nondiscrimination Ordinance Ahead Of Obama Visit | The town of Holland, Michigan has been divided over a human rights ordinance, which would prevent discrimination against LGBT people in employment and public accommodations. The city council rejected expanding the city’s anti-discrimination ordinance in June, and a group called Until Love is Equal is calling for a boycott of all businesses that don’t support the proposed change. Johnson Control, which President Obama was scheduled to visit, was a target on the advocate’s list and many feared that Obama’s trip would undermine the effort. But yesterday, the company shifted gears and endorsed the measure just hours before Obama’s appearance. Asked about the controversy, the White House said the President supports the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act, but is visiting Michigan “to talk about the importance of growing the economy and investing in areas like electric batteries so that communities like Holland can continue to put people back to work.” (HT: The Michigan Messenger.)