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Louisiana judge overturns governor’s nondiscrimination executive order
The order prohibited discrimination in government and state contracts based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Report: Public schools are actively hostile to LGBT students
“In every state we visited, we heard stories of students who were insulted, cyber-bullied or attacked, and teachers who allowed discrimination,” the report says.
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Incoming North Carolina governor says repealing anti-LGBT law is a priority
Just a few GOP lawmakers now say they want the bill repealed, but Cooper believes more would be willing as the fallout of a national outcry continues to impact the state.
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Travel guide picks NC city as ‘Best of US’ because it ‘thrives on diversity’
Lonely Planet has picked Asheville as its top U.S. destination for 2017, despite an anti-LGBT law that has led companies and entertainers to boycott the state.
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Anti-trans NC governor finally concedes the election to pro-LGBT challenger
McCrory, who became the first sitting North Carolina governor to lose a re-election bid, was weighed down by a series of divisive laws he signed.
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Newly revealed emails show North Carolina’s anti-LGBT law cost state 700 jobs
One email to city officials says the research firm’s CEO received pushback from his board when they were deciding where to create a base for operations.
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Closing arguments filed in dispute over Louisiana LGBT-rights order
The attorney general wants to block the governor from enforcing his executive order prohibiting LGBTQ discrimination in government contracts.
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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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No decision after Louisiana court battle over nondiscrimination protections
Lawyers for Louisiana’s governor and attorney general clashed over the limits of the elected officials’ authority and an executive order aimed at protecting LGBT rights.
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Illinois B&B owners who refused gay couple lose again in fight to discriminate
A same-sex couple denied access to a bed and breakfast while planning their civil union ceremony has won another legal victory in a five-year discrimination case.