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Arkansas rejects bill that would have allowed hospitals to discriminate
An Arkansas House panel on Thursday rejected a “religious freedom” bill that would have allowed health care workers and hospitals to refuse to treat LGBTQ patients.
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Texas Senate votes unanimously to prohibit government from subpoenaing sermons
In 2014, the city of Houston sought to subpoena sermons and speeches by five Houston pastors who opposed a local gay rights ordinance.
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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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Architect of North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ law throws support behind Texas bill
North Carolina’s House Bill 2 has cost the state millions of dollars in lost revenue and hundreds of jobs.
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ACLU demands documents to show Trump’s plans for ‘religious’ discrimination
The “religious freedom” executive order rumored to still be coming from the administration would allow for widespread discrimination.
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New Orleans held a ‘reverse parade’ to prove we’re never going back
Hundreds gathered on Bourbon Street during Mardi Gras for a “reverse parade” to show that New Orleans is a city where ya’ll truly does mean all.
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Former officer sues police department over discrimination, abuse & retaliation
He said the experience reminded him of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” era that required him to keep his sexual orientation a secret while serving in the Army.
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‘Religious freedom’ executive order is coming says Trump transition team member
The order, which would give a license to discriminate against the LGBTQ community and others, is still being worked on by lawyers behind the scenes.
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Beyoncé sticks it to Trump by voicing support for students after trans order
The comments came as part of GLSEN’s 100 Days of Kindness initiative.
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New president of LGBT Congressional Staff Association reaches out to Republicans
In addition to trying to draw Republicans into the fold, they are working to add more people of color and more women to their ranks.