It's an election year. Let the gay bashing begin...

It's a presidential election year--no better time for your favorite Reactionary Republicans¯ to begin picking on their favorite cause-to-hate, equal rights for gays and lesbians. Today's target? Federal employees who may feel workplace discrimination:

• Newly appointed Office of Special Counsel removes references to sexual orientation discrimination off an agency Internet site where government employees can learn about their rights in the workplace