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Arkansas’ anti-marriage measure dies in the state senate
A long-shot effort to push for amendments to the U.S. Constitution banning gay marriage and abortion have fallen short by one vote.
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Arkansas’ ‘bathroom bill’ is ripping apart Republican politics
A one-sentence bill filed last week offered little specifics, other than saying its purpose was to address “gender identity and bathroom privileges.”
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Analysis: ‘Bathroom bill’ could upend Arkansas session
A one-sentence bill filed last week offered little specifics, other than saying its purpose was to address “gender identity and bathroom privileges.”
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Will the Supreme Court hear another case about same-sex couples soon?
The court has already scheduled oral arguments for a case involving Gavin Grimm, a transgender student suing for the right to use the correct restroom in school.
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Arkansas lawmakers are writing bathroom bill despite Repub governor’s opposition
A one-sentence bill was filed by two GOP state senators stating only that it addresses “gender identity and bathroom privileges” without any specifics.
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Arkansas will petition Congress to outlaw marriage equality on Valentine’s Day
Republicans want Congress to call a constitutional convention to add amendments to ban same-sex marriage and abortion.
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Arkansas Supreme Court considers striking down local LGBT law
The state is trying to enforce a ban on cities passing LGBT anti-discrimination laws.
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University of Arkansas drops transgender health coverage
University officials used an injunction blocking the regulation that prohibits discrimination based on gender identity as an excuse to end the employee benefits.
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Key legal test approaches for Arkansas LGBT measure
Arkansas is one of three GOP-controlled states that explicitly bans cities and counties from enacting laws that protect LGBTQ people from discrimination.
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Arkansas Court puts ‘basic biological truths’ ahead of same-sex parents’ rights
“This is wrong,” said Cheryl Maples, who sued on behalf of three couples and may take her fight to the U.S. Supreme Court.