All posts tagged "discrimination"
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Japanese government instructs hotels to stop discriminating against gay couples
A new directive to hotels reminds them that refusing entry to same-sex couples is illegal
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California judge rules state cannot force baker to create custom wedding cake for lesbian couple
Judge's ruling attempts to distinguish difference between selling a pre-made cake and designing a custom-made cake
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Michigan governor names anti-LGBTQ activist to state Civil Rights Commision
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is standing by his decision to name an anti-LGBTQ pastor to the state Civil Rights Commission, reports Michigan’s PBS affiliate WKAR. The...
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“Alarming” erosion of LGBTQ acceptance in America, GLAAD study finds
After a year of Trump and Republican dominance, LGBTQ people are facing decreased acceptance and more discrimination
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A small Kentucky city just voted to protect its LGBTQ residents
Paducah's city leaders overwhelmingly voted to protect LGBTQ people, shutting down a "religious freedom" exemption
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Wisconsin school district settles with transgender student barred from restrooms
By dropping its Supreme Court appeal, district allows precedent-setting, pro-transgender 7th Circuit ruling to stand
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Transgender Sam’s Club employee sues Wal-Mart Stores for discrimination
Retail giant claims employee was terminated for performance, not because of her gender identity
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Circuit court rejects Trump’s request to halt transgender military enlistment
Last week, a federal circuit court rejected the Trump administration’s request to stay an order from a federal judge that opened the door for out...
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Supreme Court refuses to hear lesbian’s employment discrimination lawsuit
Rejection of Jameka Evans' case leaves a split among circuit courts as to whether Title VII protects LGBTQ people
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Gay man denied marriage license by Kim Davis to run against her
David Ermold wants to unseat the woman who fought to stop him from getting married
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Faith leaders denounce discrimination in Masterpiece Cakeshop case
Pastors criticize attempts by right-wing advocates to portray themselves as defenders of religious freedom
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WATCH: Barack Obama gives transgender activist message of hope at town hall
Former President was in New Delhi to give a talk on activism
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UN names new Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity
On Monday, the Human Rights Council of the United Nations formally confirmed Victor Madrigal-Borloz, a Costa Rican national residing in Copenhagan, as the new United...
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Gay men now earn more than straight men, new research suggests
Whether due to increased acceptance, more rights, or stronger family units, gay men have overtaken straight males in direct earnings comparisons
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Texas business group will continue to oppose bathroom bill legislation
Republicans who supported bathroom bill and sanctuary cities bill took hits in pro-business group's lawmaker ratings
