The fight against intolerance continues!The ineffectiveness and unpopularity of SB 1070 and similar laws are being widely discussed and recognized across the country.
Elected officials, religious institutions, and community leaders have been lining up in opposition to these bills; click here for a full list of public figures who agree that SB 1070 isn’t the right approach.
Of note: In a letter to the Kentucky legislature, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), headquartered in Louisville, announced that if the state passes its Arizona-like bill (SB 6), it will not hold any national meetings or conventions in the state. This loss in tourism could be detrimental to Kentucky in the same way that Arizona’s tourism losses continue to pile up as a result of SB 1070.
You can also read updates on copycat legislation and keep track of all things related to SB 1070 at www.boycottintolerance.org.