All posts tagged "discrimination"
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Donald Trump flip-flops on North Carolina anti-transgender law
Comments on HB 2 contradict earlier statements characterized as supportive of transgender people
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North Carolina’s “fix” to HB 2 isn’t winning any praise
Change allows people to sue for wrongful termination -- but not based on sexual orientation or gender identity
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Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word: Apologizing to the LGBT Community
Apologizing for discriminating against LGBT people is something few governments are willing to do
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Congress considering “religious freedom” bill to discriminate against LGBT people
The First Amendment Defense Act would prevent the government from protecting LGBT people from discrimination
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Pope Francis calls on Christians to apologize to gays
In echo of comments three years ago, Pope Francis strikes a more compassionate tone towards LGBT people
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Fourth Circuit refuses to stay its ruling in Grimm case
The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has refused a motion from Gloucester County School Board. They demanded a stay on an April ruling, which allowed...
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Transgender rights center of supportive NYC ad campaign
The $265,000 transgender rights campaign will appear on public transportation, phone booths, and local newspapers.
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Task Force and OHR release guidance on transgender employees
The National LGBTQ Task Force and the District of Columbia’s Office of Human Rights (OHR) have partnered together to release guidance for employers and workplaces...
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Fourth Circuit rejects motion to reconsider ruling in favor of Gavin Grimm
Chalk up another loss for the Gloucester County School Board. A Tuesday decision by a federal appeals court should have board members squirming as they...
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Mississippi Governor: Christians will risk crucifixion to defend anti-LGBT discrimination
–Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant (R), in prepared remarks after being presented with the first-ever “Samuel Adams Religious Freedom Award” by Family Research Council President Tony...
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House introduces bill to modify federal RFRA to prevent LGBT discrimination
Two members of Congress have introduced legislation to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) of 1993 to ensure that the statute cannot be...
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Congress members’ video message to LGBT people: “We Are With You”
Congressional Caucus releases video in observation of International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
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Business leaders file amicus brief in Washington State discrimination case
An alliance of businesses and trade associations is coming to the aid of a gay couple who claims that they were discriminated against by a...
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Sparring lawsuits over HB 2 set off battle over “state-sponsored discrimination”
The Obama administration has taken its firmest stance in favor of transgender rights after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the state...
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ACLU sues Mississippi over “religious freedom” law
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the ACLU of Mississippi have filed a challenge to Mississippi’s HB 1523, a purported “religious freedom” law that...
