Civil Rights attorney Alphonso David's tenure as president of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) came to an end Monday when organization chairs at HRC … [Read more...] about HRC Fires President Alphonso David Over Alleged Connections to Cuomo Sexual Harassment Scandal; David Promises Legal Action
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First of R. Kelly Male Victims Testifies; Was 17 When Singer Asked What He ‘Was Willing to do for Music’; Filmed Acts; Told To Call Him ‘Daddy’
Published by AFP R. Kelly, shown here in May 2019, is on trial for federal sex crimes and racketeering New York (AFP) - R. … [Read more...] about First of R. Kelly Male Victims Testifies; Was 17 When Singer Asked What He ‘Was Willing to do for Music’; Filmed Acts; Told To Call Him ‘Daddy’
Restrictive Texas Abortion Law Takes Effect, Bans After 6 Weeks; Provides Bounties For Those Not Abiding. Blame the Supreme Court
c Published by AFP Texas Abortion law opponents protest in the state capitol in Texas, where a new restrictive law on … [Read more...] about Restrictive Texas Abortion Law Takes Effect, Bans After 6 Weeks; Provides Bounties For Those Not Abiding. Blame the Supreme Court
Virginia Transgender Man Sues Department of Corrections for Denial of Health Care; Top Surgery Denial Causing ‘Substantial Risk of Serious Harm’
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is facing a lawsuit from an incarcerated Virginia transgender man after continually denying him … [Read more...] about Virginia Transgender Man Sues Department of Corrections for Denial of Health Care; Top Surgery Denial Causing ‘Substantial Risk of Serious Harm’
Boy Scouts Lawsuit Settlement Approved By Judge; But Insurers Oppose, Saying Some of 82K Sex Abuse Victims’ Cases May Be Lies
Published by Reuters By Maria Chutchian (Reuters) -The judge overseeing the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy on Thursday … [Read more...] about Boy Scouts Lawsuit Settlement Approved By Judge; But Insurers Oppose, Saying Some of 82K Sex Abuse Victims’ Cases May Be Lies
Arkansas Trans Law Blocked. Federal Judge Stops Ban on Transgender Youth Treatment From Taking Effect Until Lawsuit Resolved.
Published by AFP Dylan Brandt (L) and Brooke Dennis are two of the Arkansas minors in the lawsuit that temporarily blocked … [Read more...] about Arkansas Trans Law Blocked. Federal Judge Stops Ban on Transgender Youth Treatment From Taking Effect Until Lawsuit Resolved.
Supreme Court Term Limits: Good Solution to Distortions of Lifetime Appointments, But Hard to See A Constitutional Amendment
Pressure on Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to step down will likely grow now that the court’s session has ended. Breyer, 82, joined the … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Term Limits: Good Solution to Distortions of Lifetime Appointments, But Hard to See A Constitutional Amendment
Supreme Court LGBTQ: This Season’s Final Report: Minor Victories, Could-Have-Been-Worse Losses, Trepidation About Future
Trends The U.S. Supreme Court session that just ended amounted to mostly a “tread water” experience for LGBT people—with several little victories … [Read more...] about Supreme Court LGBTQ: This Season’s Final Report: Minor Victories, Could-Have-Been-Worse Losses, Trepidation About Future