November 23, 2024
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Atlanta’s mayor dismantles ‘Religious Freedom’ defense of terminated anti-gay fire chief (VIDEO)

Steve Lee, Editor14 mins

Conservative media are falsely claiming that Atlanta’s anti-gay fire chief was fired from his job because of his Christian faith, ignoring the unprofessional behavior that actually led to his termination, reports Media Matters For America. Jan. 6, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed terminated Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran, following a month-long suspension which began as a response to anti-gay comments Cochran made…

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Anti-gay Atlanta fire chief fired by mayor

Steve Lee, Editor12 mins

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed fired the city’s fire chief, Kelvin Cochran today. GAVoice reported that Cochran was to return to work today after a 30-day suspension without pay for going against city policy by writing a book that included comparing homosexuality to bestiality. Reed made the announcement this afternoon at a press conference at City…

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Suspended Atlanta fire chief returns to spotlight, anti-gay beliefs intact

Steve Lee, Editor26 mins

Just over a month ago, LGBT Weekly reported on the suspension of Atlanta fire chief Kelvin Cochran. You’ll recall Kelvin Cochran. He was Atlanta Mayor Karim Reed’s handpicked fire chief for the nation’s 40th most populous city. During his tenure, or more accurately, just prior to his official suspension by Reed, several employees complained to…

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Atlanta Fire Chief given one-month suspension over religious, anti-gay treatise

Steve Lee, Editor24 mins

Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Chief Kelvin Cochran has been suspended for one month without pay after some employees complained about a religious manifesto they were given by the fire chief, reports The Washington Post’s Abby Ohlheiser.  The screed, entitled Who Told You That You Were Naked?, makes specific – and to some, deeply offensive –…

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