Supreme Court Extends Title VII Protection to LGBTQ Workers
December 4, 2020
The Civil Rights Act encompasses discrimination against LGBTQ workers, the Supreme Court has held.
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Religious Teacher Alleges Termination Due to Same-Sex Marriage
June 17, 2021
A teacher was offered a new contract in 2019 and then had the contract terminated later that year due to being in a same-sex marriage.
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Supreme Court Ruling on Contraceptive Coverage Could Influence LGBTQ Employment Issues
June 4, 2020
Trump's new regulations were directed primarily toward contraceptive coverage, but they also have implications for LGBTQ individuals in the country.
Florida Appeals Court Strikes Down Jacksonville Anti-Discrimination Law
May 21, 2020
An appeals court recently struck down Jacksonville’s anti-discrimination law due to how it was adopted, but the city council is already working on a fix.
Texas Judge Forced to Remove Rainbow Flag from Courtroom
May 6, 2020
An openly gay Texas judge was recently forced to remove a rainbow flag from her courtroom after a local defense attorney complained about bias.
FDA Loosens Blood Donation Restrictions for Gay and Bisexual Men
April 28, 2020
The FDA recently updated its blood donation restrictions for gay and bisexual men to enable more people to donate blood during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Idaho Passes 2 Anti-Trans Bills during Coronavirus Pandemic
April 24, 2020
The Idaho Governor recently signed two anti-trans bills into law, becoming the first state this year to take aim at the transgender community.
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Lesbian Teacher Disciplined for Showing Picture of Wife Awarded 100K Settlement
April 21, 2020
A lesbian teacher in Texas was awarded a $100,000 settlement after her school district discriminated against her due to her sexual orientation.
Department of Justice Backs Anti-LGBTQ Wedding Photographer
April 8, 2020
A Christian wedding photographer initiated legal action against the City of Louisville over an LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinance.
Brigham Young University Reinstates Ban on Homosexual Behavior
March 31, 2020
Brigham Young University recently announced that homosexual behavior was no longer banned at the school, before the Mormon Church immediately backtracked.