Louisiana School District Cited for Religious Practice in School
December 20, 2017
Bossier School District in Louisiana was recently informed they are violating the law by implementing improper religious practice at public schools.
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California Becomes First State to Approve LGBTQ History Books
January 5, 2018
California recently became part of LGBTQ history when its board of education approved 10 history textbooks involving LGBTQ events for K-8 classrooms.
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Mississippi’s Religious Exemption Law May Head to Supreme Court
December 15, 2017
A bakery owner refused to make a cake for a same-sex couple due to his religious beliefs.
School Prayer During High School Football Games
December 7, 2017
School employees will no longer be able to participate in school prayer at football games and other school-sponsored activities.
Michigan Civil Rights Commission Urged to Adopt Interpretive Statement
November 28, 2017
The Michigan Civil Rights Commission was recently urged to expand a non-discrimination law's application to include LGBTQ individuals.
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School in New Mexico Removes Religious Mural
November 21, 2017
A New Mexico public school had to paint over a mural with a bible quote, after the parent of a student complained that it violated the separation of church and state.
Montana Department of Revenue Challenges Tax Program
November 15, 2017
The Montana Department of Revenue is fighting a program whereby public money is used to pay for the education of students in religious schools.
New Jersey Passes Pro-Trans Law for the State’s Public Schools
November 10, 2017
Transgender public school students in New Jersey will be protected from discrimination thanks to a new law signed by Governor Christie.
Louisiana Court Debates Executive Order Concerning LGBTQ Rights
October 31, 2017
Louisiana’s governor and attorney general are currently debating whether an executive order designed to protect LGBTQ rights violated constitutional issues.
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Case Filed in Second Circuit Regarding Gender Identity
October 26, 2017
The Justice Department is arguing that federal civil rights laws do not protect us from discrimination due to gender identity or sexual orientation.