All posts tagged "discrimination"
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Iowa Senate passes bill that would allow college campus groups to exclude LGBTQ members
The Iowa Senate has passed a bill that would allow student organizations at public institutions of higher learning to continue to access school funds and...
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Georgia Senate passes anti-gay adoption and foster care bill
A Hollywood writer and actor are urging television shows to stop filming in Georgia if the bill passes
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Hawaii appeals court rules in favor of lesbian couple turned away from bed and breakfast
Lodging owner believes same-sex relationships are "detestable" and "defile our land"
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Lesbian couple sues HHS for blocking them from serving as foster parents
Lambda Legal has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on behalf...
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Education Department will ignore discrimination complaints from transgender students
Spokeswoman clarifies that transgender students are not entitled to access restrooms matching their gender identity
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Lesbian appeals lawsuit against assisted living facility that allegedly ignored harassment against her
Marsha Wetzel was harassed and physically assaulted by other residents when they discovered she was a lesbian
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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
