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Historic ruling: Discriminating against gays violates federal civil rights law
A federal appeals court ruled for the first time Tuesday that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects LGBT employees from workplace discrimination.
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Our side destroyed Mississippi’s ‘license to discriminate’ law in court
“We should have the right to celebrate our anniversary in any establishment we choose, and we should hold hands without fear of being humiliated.”
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NCAA caves: Will recognize fake repeal of North Carolina anti-LGBT law
The sporting organization says the law’s repeal “meets the minimal NCAA requirements” to allow the state to host games again.
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New Hampshire’s Republican governor refuses to take stance on trans protections
GOP House leaders want to stop a bill that would add anti-discrimination protections for transgender people.
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Now New Hampshire Republicans are jumping on the anti-transgender bandwagon
The Republican House Speaker used incredibly offensive language to push stereotypes and fear of trans people to try to stop a nondiscrimination law.
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Texas Supreme Court hears loophole arguments to chip away at marriage equality
A coalition of religious and social conservatives argue the nation’s highest court didn’t declare spousal benefits a fundamental right of marriage.
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After court nullifies local law, will Arkansas pass statewide protections?
A week ago, the state Supreme Court struck down a Fayetteville ordinance banning discrimination against LGBT people.
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Missouri votes down LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections
Lawmakers voted 20-10 against it.
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Efforts to repeal North Carolina’s bathroom law have failed again
The drive supporting a new proposal to repeal North Carolina’s HB2 is stuck in idle.
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Idaho Democrat rebuked for saying LGBTQ people should have same rights as bikers
The legislature is debating a bill that would prevent police profiling of motorcycle riders. The lawmaker said gays shouldn’t be discriminated against either.