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W.Va. Senate to consider workplace non-discrimination bill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate would make it unlawful for employers and landlords to discriminate against individuals based on their sexual orientation.
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Federal judge says suit challenging W.Va. gay marriage ban can proceed
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A federal judge says most of a lawsuit challenging West Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage can proceed.
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Attorneys say Utah, Okla., rulings could influence challenge in W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An attorney whose group is challenging West Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriages says she’s encouraged by recent federal rulings overturning such prohibitions in Oklahoma and Utah.
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Lambda Legal seeks swift ruling in W.Va. same-sex marriage lawsuit
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Lambda Legal on Tuesday filed a motion for summary judgment asking the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia to rule swiftly in a case brought by three same-sex couples seeking the freedom to marry.
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Huntington, W.Va., adds sexual orientation to non-discrimination ordinance
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Huntington’s City Council has added sexual orientation and veteran status to an ordinance that prohibits discrimination such as denying employment.
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W.Va. attorney general to defend state’s gay marriage ban in federal court
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office said in a motion Friday that it wants to defend in federal court the state’s ban on same-sex marriage.
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W.Va. National Guard now issuing military cards to same-sex spouses
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The National Guard in West Virginia is now granting military ID cards to same-sex spouses, ensuring that they get benefits such as health care.
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Manchin, last Democratic holdout in Senate, announces support for ENDA
WASHINGTON — All Democrats in the Senate are backing a bill that would prohibit employers from discriminating against workers on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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W.Va. county clerk wins more time to answer same-sex marriage suit
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A judge is giving the clerk of West Virginia’s biggest county 60 more days to answer a lawsuit over the state’s ban on same-sex marriages.
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County clerk in W.Va. seeks delay in same-sex marriage lawsuit
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The clerk of West Virginia’s biggest county says she needs more time to respond to a lawsuit over the state’s ban on same-sex marriages and has asked a judge to postpone her Wednesday deadline.