Texas Legislator Targets Same-Sex Marriage
December 21, 2021
A Texas legislator is now attempting to pass a law that would abolish the right to marriage between same-sex individuals in the state.
Posts tagged "State Laws"
Can You Be Sued for Helping Someone Get an Abortion?
May 23, 2023
Can you really be sued for helping someone get an abortion? The answer is more complicated than you might expect.
Four Colorado Legislators Introduce Anti-LGBTQ Law
March 20, 2020
Despite all the significant advancements for gay rights, four Colorado lawmakers recently introduced an anti-LGBTQ law to prohibit same-sex marriage.
New York Takes Action to Prohibit “Gay and Trans Panic” Defense
July 18, 2019
Legislators in New York passed a prohibition on “gay and trans panic” defenses in criminal cases in an attempt to end discriminatory legal strategies.
Washington Passes Law Prohibiting Conversion Therapy
June 6, 2018
Washington recently became one of the latest states to ban conversion therapy for LGBTQ people.
Lawsuit Against Ohio’s Prohibition of Gender Changes on Birth Certificates
May 18, 2018
A lawsuit was recently initiated against the State of Ohio for refusing to allow people to change the gender marker on their birth certificates.
LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Law Passed in Morgantown, West Virginia
February 2, 2018
Morgantown, West Virginia recently added a non-discrimination law to protect LGBTQ individuals as part of a human rights ordinance.
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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What is a Hate Crime?
September 17, 2016
Hate crimes are notoriously difficult for prosecutors to prove in court.
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