All posts by John Riley
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Louisiana governor issues “religious freedom” executive order
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal took matters into his own hands on Tuesday and issued an executive order that would allow discrimination against LGBT people under the...
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Voters in Eureka Springs, Arkansas uphold nondiscrimination ordinance
Voters in the tourist town of Eureka Springs, Ark., went to the polls on Tuesday to uphold an ordinance preventing discrimination based on sexual orientation...
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Capital Pride Gala to Honor Eric Holder and 9 other Heroes
Capital Pride will honor former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and nine other individuals or organizations who have made major contributions to the D.C.-area LGBT community...
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Murray, Israel introduce Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and U.S. Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) introduced legislation on Wednesday to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity...
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FDA recommends lifting lifetime ban on MSM blood donations
Proposed guidance would replace ban with 1-year deferral from last sexual encounter
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Texas lawmakers pushing anti-marriage equality measures
The Texas Senate on Monday approved a measure protecting anyone who refuses to accommodate same-sex marriage from the threat of legal action. The bill is...
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Hawaii Legislature sends transgender birth certificate bill to governor’s desk
Hawaii has simplified the process by which transgender and intersex individuals may obtain a new, clean version of their birth certificate. The Hawaii Legislature last...
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Kelly Ripa calls for end to discrimination at GLAAD Media Awards
— Kelly Ripa, co-host of Live with Michael and Kelly, during her acceptance speech for the Excellence in Media Award at GLAAD’s annual media awards, which...
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Fairfax County School Board adds gender identity to nondiscrimination policy
Gordon Baer’s voice cracked slightly as he addressed the packed auditorium at Luther P. Jackson Middle School in suburban Falls Church. “A hostile climate detracts...
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Barnes & Noble sued by former transgender employee
Barnes & Noble is one of several companies facing lawsuits for allegedly discriminating against transgender people
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D.C. coalition stands strong against budget riders
A press conference of liberal-leaning advocacy groups was convened on Thursday by Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC). The coalition is opposing attempts by Congress to...
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Whitman-Walker Health to debut new building on 14th Street
Whitman-Walker Health to debut new building on 14th Street
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Opposing sides in gay conversion therapy battle react to N.J. decision
Advocates of banning the practice of conversion therapy on minors celebrated, while supporters of the therapy lamented the survival of a New Jersey ban, following a decision...
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Supreme Court allows N.J. gay conversion therapy ban to stand
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a challenge to a New Jersey law that prohibits the practice of conversion therapy on minors. Conversion...
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D.C. nondiscrimination laws go into effect today
Two contested D.C. Council bills appear to have survived a 30-day congressional review period required of all District legislation and are slated to go into effect today, Saturday, May...
