How Judge Kavanaugh Could Influence LGBTQ Rights
October 12, 2018
With at least four cases concerning LGBTQ rights headed to the Supreme Court, Justice Brett Kavanaugh will likely have a substantial influence.
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New Jersey Passes Transgender Protection Laws
October 16, 2018
New Jersey Department of Education sends guidelines to schools explaining how to follow 2017 protection laws for transgender students.
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Appeals Court Decision Made in LGBTQ Locker Room Case
September 20, 2018
A woman who sued Planet Fitness after the company revoked her membership due to a complaint about a transgender woman in the locker room won an appeal.
Hawaii Supreme Court Issues Influential Decision
August 16, 2018
After a Hawaii court issued a decision that a bed and breakfast discriminated in denying a room to a same-sex couple, the Hawaii Supreme Court unanimously upheld it.
Ohio Considers Requiring Teachers to Report Transgender Students
August 2, 2018
The Ohio legislature recently introduced a bill that would require teachers to immediately inform parents of any signs that a student might be transgender.
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Texas Teacher Initiates Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
July 24, 2018
An LGBTQ teacher in Texas initiated a wrongful termination lawsuit on the basis that the school discriminated against her based on her sexual orientation.
Democrats Introduce Bill to Counter Religious Freedom Law
July 19, 2018
Democrats introduced a bill to amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which they say has been used to discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
Michigan Adds LGBTQ Protections to Civil Rights Department
July 11, 2018
A Michigan civil rights commission recently decided that discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation are included in sex discrimination.
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Anti-LGBTQ Laws Passed by Kansas and Oklahoma
June 22, 2018
Kansas and Oklahoma recently signed anti-LGBTQ laws that allow adoption and foster care agencies to follow religious beliefs when placing children.
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Washington Passes Law Prohibiting Conversion Therapy
June 6, 2018
Washington recently became one of the latest states to ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ people.