Don't Support this Army

As the holidays draw near, this should be a big shopping weekend. With that in mind, the Pennsylvania Progressive reminds to avoid those bell ringing Santa's of the Salvation Army, Boycott The Salvation Army Kettles:

This holiday season please remember NOT to support The Salvation Army. This organization is one of the most virulent homophobic groups in the country. They refuse to offer equal benefits for their glbt employees and openly discriminate against gays and lesbians. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina they refused to assist Blacks, gays, and those who were HIV+. These were your tax dollars funneled through Bush's faith based initiatives financing discriminatory behavior. Your tax dollars supported this bigotry.

We ask all progressive thinking people to refuse to contribute to this group. Instead please drop notes of protest in their kettles. Tell them what you think of their policies. Let them know this is why you left them a note instead of cash.