News + Politics
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Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission will allow LGBTQ people to file discrimination complaints
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission has issued new guidance that classifies instances of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity as forms of sex-based...
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Supreme Court gives Justice Department more time to respond to transgender woman’s Title VII lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted Solicitor General Noel Francisco extra time to weigh in on a discrimination lawsuit brought by a transgender woman against...
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Ohio judge who refused transgender teens’ name changes defends himself from bias charges
The Ohio judge who made headlines last month when he rejected a transgender boy’s request to change his name to reflect his gender identity is...
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Fox News host calls Christine Hallquist “that transgender” in segment on her historic primary win
Ainsley Earhardt was slammed on social media for using the transphobic term
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California Senate passes bill declaring conversion therapy a “fraudulent practice”
Medical and mental health professionals say the therapy poses risks to health and psychological well-being, even for adults
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Anti-gay baker from Masterpiece Cakeshop case refuses to serve transgender woman
Jack Phillips and his lawyer claim the Colorado Civil Rights Commission is targeting him for his anti-LGBTQ beliefs
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Georgia county asks Supreme Court not to hear case on whether it unlawfully fired a gay employee
Clayton County doesn't want the Supreme Court to consider the split in federal courts over whether Title VII protects against discrimination based on sexual orientation
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Federal court refuses to edit judge’s remarks calling out anti-gay pastor’s “crackpot bigotry”
But Scott Lively and Liberty Counsel claim victory on grounds that judge's remarks have no binding legal effect
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ProPublica: Misgendering transgender crime victims can impede investigations and delay justice
Investigation finds that many police departments identify victims based either on their ID or their sex assigned at birth
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Federal judge rules Trump administration must turn over documents related to transgender military ban
Administration had sought to hide correspondence relating to decision to ban transgender service members
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Transgender woman wins Democratic nomination for Vermont governor
Christine Hallquist makes history on a night where several LGBTQ candidates were victorious
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Lawsuit against second Oregon school district over transgender restroom policy dropped
School district has agreed to install additional privacy measures around urinals and showers
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Oklahoma school district cancels classes after parents declare “open hunting season” on transgender student
Parents and community members issued threats after finding the student had once used the girls' bathroom
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LGBQ youth twice as likely to use illegal drugs as straight youth
Queer teenagers reported higher rates of heroin, alcohol, marijuana and cigarette use than their straight peers
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Clarksdale, Mississippi, passes LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance
Ordinance, backed by mayor, prohibits discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment
