West Virginia Prayer Group Accused of Religious Rights Violations
January 14, 2022
A prayer group at a West Virginia public school has drawn significant attention from the Freedom from Religion Foundation.
Posts tagged "Discrimination"
Here are the Latest EEOC Discrimination Lawsuits
October 3, 2024
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regularly files discrimination lawsuits against businesses.
Dayton, Kentucky Becomes a “Cool City”
September 27, 2019
The Dayton City Council recently adjourned in applause after the city passed an ordinance to protect LGBTQ individuals from discrimination.
Category: LGBTQ and Law
Tag: discrimination LGBT Rights LGBTQ discrimination non-discrimination
Trump Administration Proposes Discriminatory LGBTQ Policy
September 18, 2019
The Trump Administration is promoting a policy change that would grant federal contractors the right to discriminate against LGBTQ employees.
Washington Florist Plans to Appeal to US Supreme Court
July 26, 2019
A florist who declined to create floral arrangements for a same sex wedding has announced plans to appeal her case to the United States Supreme Court.
Michigan Prohibits LGBT Discrimination in State Adoptions
July 2, 2019
Adoption agencies in the state of Michigan that receive state funding are no longer able to deny adoptions to LGBT couples after a recent settlement.
Category: LGBTQ and Law State Laws
Iowa Decides Landmark Transgender Rights Case
April 24, 2019
An Iowa City jury ruled in favor of a transgender employee who had faced illegal discrimination based on his sexual orientation and gender identity.
City of Phoenix Defends Anti-Discrimination Law
November 27, 2018
The City of Phoenix recently took defensive legal action against claims the city’s anti-discrimination ordinance should be declared invalid.
Category: LGBTQ and Law
Tag: discrimination LGBTQ LGBTQ discrimination Lgbtqia religious freedom act
California Supports Law Protecting LGBTQ Senior Citizens
November 16, 2018
California’s Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a new bill into law that supports the inclusion of LGBTQ senior citizens in state-provided programs.
Category: LGBTQ and Law State Laws
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.