All posts tagged "discrimination"
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Betsy DeVos dodges question on whether anti-LGBTQ discrimination is acceptable in schools
Education Secretary claims Education Department has been "diligent" in investigating "any" allegations of discrimination
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California transgender man sues Catholic hospital over denial of surgery
Oliver Knight argues that the hospital is still bound by state's civil rights law prohibiting anti-trans discrimination
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U.S. Supreme Court rejects appeal from Hawaii B&B owner who turned away lesbian couple
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from the owner of a Hawaii bed and breakfast who refused to rent a room a lesbian...
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Investigation reveals significant levels of hiring discrimination against gay and lesbian Virginians
An investigation by a D.C-based nonprofit civil rights organization finds that there appears to be a significant level of hiring discrimination against gay and lesbian...
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Pete Buttigieg calls Mike Pence a “cheerleader for the porn star presidency”
Openly gay Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg took a swipe at Vice President Mike Pence’s purported religious beliefs and moral values, wondering aloud how he...
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Democrats in Congress introduce “Do No Harm Act” to amend federal RFRA law
Bill seeks to ensure "religious freedom" is not used as a justification for discrimination
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32 companies sign onto amicus brief supporting Florida transgender student
Companies argue anti-LGBTQ policies will harm ability to retain quality employees and do business in certain areas
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11th Circuit to decide whether Florida transgender student can use boys’ restroom
Lower court found that allowing Drew Adams to use boys' restroom "poses no threat to privacy or safety" of other students
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State Department must issue intersex passport after federal court denies stay
Most recent ruling marks third victory in three years for U.S. Navy veteran Dana Zzyym
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Transgender man gets hit with $30,000 bill after his insurance refuses to cover his surgery
While he was on the operating table mid-surgery, Dashir Moore's health insurance refused to cover his surgical expenses
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Indiana lesbian couple turned away by tax preparer because they’re married
Nancy Fivecoate says she has a right to refuse to file taxes for married gay couples due to her Christian beliefs
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Judge rules Gavin Grimm can sue to change gender on his school transcript
The Gloucester County School Board will debate changing its policy on transgender restroom use on Feb. 19
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Federal judge halts discharges of HIV-positive Air Force members
Judge issues injunction to prevent discharges of HIV-positive individuals while case is argued in court
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Iowa jury awards transgender corrections employee $120,000 in discrimination lawsuit
Iowa's Department of Corrections found to have discriminated against prison nurse Jesse Vroegh in two different ways
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Transgender man, former “Queer Eye” guest, sues University of Georgia over health care discrimination
Skyler Jay argues that exclusions for transition-related care should be removed from employer health plans
