Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has vetoed an anti-LGBT bill that was dubbed "Indiana on steroids" by civil rights activists, referring to Indiana's … [Read more...] about VA Gov. Terry McAuliffe Vetoes Anti-LGBT Bill: ‘We’re Not Going to Tolerate Discrimination’
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Illinois Hotel Slapped With $81,000 Fine For Refusing to Host ‘Unnatural’ Same-Sex Civil Union: VIDEO
An Illinois hotel has been ordered to pay a fine of $80,000 for refusing to allow a 2011 same-sex civil union on the property. An administrative … [Read more...] about Illinois Hotel Slapped With $81,000 Fine For Refusing to Host ‘Unnatural’ Same-Sex Civil Union: VIDEO
80+ Companies Including Facebook and Apple Urge NC to Repeal Absurd Anti-LGBT Law: VIDEO
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and Equality North Carolina (ENC) yesterday released a letter from more than eighty CEOs and business leaders urging … [Read more...] about 80+ Companies Including Facebook and Apple Urge NC to Repeal Absurd Anti-LGBT Law: VIDEO
Time Warner and Weinstein Co. Tell Georgia Governor: Veto Anti-Gay ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill
The groundswell of anger at Georgia's anti-gay "religious freedom" bill is growing. Time Warner and The Weinstein Company are now weighing in … [Read more...] about Time Warner and Weinstein Co. Tell Georgia Governor: Veto Anti-Gay ‘Religious Freedom’ Bill
Entertainment Moguls, Actors, Writers Threaten Georgia with Boycott Over Anti-Gay Law
Following yesterday's announcement by Disney and Marvel that they plan to take business out of Georgia should Governor Nathan Deal sign an anti-gay … [Read more...] about Entertainment Moguls, Actors, Writers Threaten Georgia with Boycott Over Anti-Gay Law
Nebraska Senate Shuts Down Bill That Would Protect LGBT People in the Workplace – VIDEO
Nebraska lawmakers yesterday voted 26-18 to shelve a bill (LB586) that would ban workplace discrimination against LGBT employees. The devastating … [Read more...] about Nebraska Senate Shuts Down Bill That Would Protect LGBT People in the Workplace – VIDEO
Democratic National Committee Blasts North Carolina for Passing ‘More Extreme’ Right to Discriminate Law
Following the passing of North Carolina's HB 2, which outlaws all local LGBT rights ordinances in the state, the Democratic National Committee … [Read more...] about Democratic National Committee Blasts North Carolina for Passing ‘More Extreme’ Right to Discriminate Law
Monday Morning News: Cuba, Bernie Sanders, Jack Osbourne, Mariah, ‘Big Nasty’
WIND IT DOWN: Democratic lawmakers reportedly tell Sanders it's over: "After holding their fire on Sanders for the better part of a year, the senators … [Read more...] about Monday Morning News: Cuba, Bernie Sanders, Jack Osbourne, Mariah, ‘Big Nasty’
Mother of Gay Man Burned in Boiling Water Attack Speaks Out: WATCH
Earlier this week we reported on a horrific attack in Atlanta in which a man, Martin Blackwell threw water on a gay couple, Marquez Tolbert and … [Read more...] about Mother of Gay Man Burned in Boiling Water Attack Speaks Out: WATCH
Kentucky Senate Passes ‘License to Discriminate’ Bill That Undoes 8 LGBT Rights Ordinances
Kentucky's Senate on Tuesday passed a 'religious freedom' bill that provides businesses in the state a carte blanche license to discriminate against … [Read more...] about Kentucky Senate Passes ‘License to Discriminate’ Bill That Undoes 8 LGBT Rights Ordinances