All posts tagged "Biden administration"
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HUD withdraws Trump-era revisions restricting shelter access for transgender people
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has withdrawn Trump-era changes to rules governing transgender access to shelters.
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Pentagon issues new guidance allowing transgender troops to serve
The Pentagon has issued new guidance allowing transgender military members to serve openly and obtain gender-affirming health care.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says banks and lenders cannot discriminate against LGBTQ applicants
CFPB guidance is the latest action by the Biden administration to combat forms of anti-LGBTQ discrimination.
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Biden appoints former Victory Institute staffer as White House Senior Advisor on LGBTQ Issues
Focusing his efforts on inclusion, Greer will serve as the White House's point-person on LGBTQ issues.
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Biden administration considering gender neutral “X” markers on federal documents
ACLU has reportedly been discussing updating federal policy with the administration
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Biden administration taps D.C. brewery owner for Small Business Administration
Julie Verratti, cofounder of LGBTQ-owned Denizens Brewing, has been tapped by President Biden to join the Small Business Administration.
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Pete Buttigieg reacts to historic cabinet role: “You can really feel the history swirling around us”
Buttigieg: “There have been times in living memory where you couldn’t have any job in the federal government if you were gay."
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Conservatives slam White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki over ‘homophobic’ tweet about Lindsey Graham
Former Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell demands Psaki apologize to the LGBTQ community
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Biden’s education secretary nominee confirms support for trans athletes
Miguel Cardona confirmed support for trans athletes while facing transphobic questions from Sen. Rand Paul
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Pete Buttigieg confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Openly gay former mayor makes history as youngest secretary to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation
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Transgender service members react to repeal of Trump military ban
Transgender recruits and enlisted members look forward to serving without fear of being discharged for who they are.
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Justice Department revokes Trump memo justifying religiously-based LGBTQ discrimination
Memo seeks to enforce Supreme Court's finding that LGBTQ people are protected by civil rights laws.
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Biden names LGBTQ legal advocate to Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights
Law professor Suzanne Goldberg, a veteran of Lambda Legal, has a history of fighting for LGBTQ civil rights
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Biden’s Secretary of State nominee vows to allow embassies to fly Pride flags again
Antony Blinken also vowed to name an LGBTQI envoy, saying the U.S. should be "standing up for and defending the rights of LGBTQI people"
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Biden picks trans woman Dr. Rachel Levine to be assistant health secretary
Pennsylvania's Secretary of Health is the first transgender person nominated to a Senate-confirmable position
