Daily Archives: 07/09/2011

(Community Matters) I am sensitive to the right of religions to discern their beliefs. And, I think this sensitivity has boundaries when an order is granted a public tax exemption by a body founded on separation of church and state. The Catholic Church is stepping right on the line if not over it. Promotion of their discriminatory dogma in the political arena begs questions of sanctity and tax exemption.

Brooklyn Bishop Bans Politicians Who Supported NY Gay Marriage

hat tip: JMG

(Community Matters) Defies understanding – why would Blake and TOMS support Focus on the Family, which the Southern Poverty Law Center designated a hate group.

update: TOMS & Blake have just released a statement apologizing for the mistake to speak at Focus on the Family and disavowing any partnership with the hate group. Blake further confirmed their strong support for human rights and equality  STMT HERE

update II:  Cataclysmic screw up.  Blake should now answer questions about his familiarity with and/or personal support for Focus on the Family. It’s important in deciding whether or not to continue supporting TOMS

(Community Matters) Mike Allen’s Playbook previews the list: Austin’s Jack Martin #22 (Global chairman & CEO, HIll & Knowlton)

1. Leslie Dach , EVP, corporate affairs and government relations, Walmart … 2. Richard Edelman, president and CEO, Edelman … 3. Harris Diamond , CEO, Weber Shandwick; CEO, IPG Constituency Management Group … 4. Sally Susman, EVP, policy, external affairs and communications, Pfizer … 5. Gary Sheffer, VP, corporate comms and public affairs, GE … 6. Ken Cohen, VP of government and public affairs, ExxonMobil … 7. Chris Hassall, Global external relations officer, Procter & Gamble … 8. Bill Margaritis, SVP, global communications and investor relations, FedEx … 9. Elliot Schrage, VP of global communications … 10. Jon Iwata, VP, marketing and communications, IBM …

Congratulations to Jack. Since I was just on the telephone w/ Patsy yesterday, I know they’re currently enjoying the gorgeous weather of beautiful Colorado.

(Community Matters) Last night with Shawn Sides, Graham Reynolds and Steven. Graham considers it the best Ethiopian in the US. The lentil sambusa was the best I’ve ever had. We all loved it – including our very cool waiter Michael, who served with such graceful hospitality. Also like that you can byob for a corking fee.

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