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Will 7th Circuit appeals court enter historic ruling in discrimination case?
Several of the judges signaled they are ready to enter what would be a historic ruling broadening the scope of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to cover LGBT people.
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Defense bill stripped of provision that would have allowed discrimination
The amendment would have enabled religious organizations to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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LGBTQ rights are on the line in battle over defense spending bill
A fight looms over a provision that would let federal contractors fire employees in same-sex marriages.
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Office installation piece examining LGBTQ rights is ArtPrize top winner
An installation piece focusing on civil rights, including for LGBTQ workers, has won one of two grand prizes at the international art competition ArtPrize, netting artist Stacey Kirby a $200,000 award.
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Feds sue Peter Thiel’s Silicon Alley startup for discriminatory hiring
The Department of Labor says white applicants have a dramatically unfair advantage in landing a job with the out gay billionaire’s company, Palantir.
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Trans teen athlete says McDonald’s fired him ‘because of the media’ attention
An LGBTQ group in Canada wants McDonalds to apologize to Kenny Cooley.
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You’d better work: California launches program to get transgender people jobs
The project will place trans job seekers into entry-level positions at restaurants statewide, and a state grant will pay their first 60 hours of wages.
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Pulse first responder suffering PTSD denied worker’s compensation
“I still see the red,” says Officer Gerry Realin, who with seven other HazMat officers removed the 49 victims “with dignity.”
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EEOC sues Bojangles for discriminating against transgender worker
The EEOC accuses the company of subjecting a transgender employee to a hostile work environment and fired her for reporting it.
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Small businesses boost LGBTQ benefits after Orlando shooting
“We’ve got to be constantly thinking about how we can evolve and be more inclusive.”