U.S. District Court Judge Phyllis Hamilton on Monday denied a request by FedEx to dismiss a lawsuit charging the company with denying benefits to a … [Read more...] about Lesbian Widow’s Lawsuit Against FedEx for Denial of Benefits Can Proceed: Judge
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Will Any of These Republican-Controlled States Pass LGBT Nondiscrimination Laws in 2016?
Only 17 states currently ban discrimination against LGBT people in all three major areas — employment, housing and public accommodations. Another four … [Read more...] about Will Any of These Republican-Controlled States Pass LGBT Nondiscrimination Laws in 2016?
Charlotte Council to Take Up LGBT Protections Despite Threats From Anti-Gay State Lawmakers
The City Council in Charlotte, North Carolina, is expected to vote on an LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance next month, even though state lawmakers are … [Read more...] about Charlotte Council to Take Up LGBT Protections Despite Threats From Anti-Gay State Lawmakers
Gay Bashing, LGBT Mockery Mar Mummers Parade In Philadelphia on New Year’s Day – VIDEO
Anti-LGBT bigotry and violence marred this year's Mummers Day Parade in Philadelphia, the iconic New Year's Day event that's often referred to as … [Read more...] about Gay Bashing, LGBT Mockery Mar Mummers Parade In Philadelphia on New Year’s Day – VIDEO
Georgia Lawmaker, Ex-Baptist Pastor Plans State Version Of Heinous Anti-Gay Federal Bill
A Georgia lawmaker and former Southern Baptist pastor plans to introduce a state version of the First Amendment Defense Act — the proposed federal law … [Read more...] about Georgia Lawmaker, Ex-Baptist Pastor Plans State Version Of Heinous Anti-Gay Federal Bill
Michigan Petition That Would Constitutionally Prohibit LGBT Discrimination is Approved
An initiative petition which would amend Michigan's constitution to forbid discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity has been … [Read more...] about Michigan Petition That Would Constitutionally Prohibit LGBT Discrimination is Approved
Anti-Gay Tennessee Officials Are Plotting A Revolution Against Same-Sex Marriage
Six months after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Obergefell, backlash is intensifying in Tennessee. In fact, several Tennessee counties have … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Tennessee Officials Are Plotting A Revolution Against Same-Sex Marriage
Japan to Consider LGBT Nondiscrimination Bill in January
Japan's Democratic Party has drawn up an LGBT nondiscrimination bill it plans to put forward in January, the Japan Times reports: The outline calls … [Read more...] about Japan to Consider LGBT Nondiscrimination Bill in January
Canada Is About To Deport This Black Gay Victim Of 2 Brutal Hate Crimes In St. Kitts
A gay black man faces deportation from Canada even though he's likely to be persecuted in his home country due to his sexual orientation. Rolston … [Read more...] about Canada Is About To Deport This Black Gay Victim Of 2 Brutal Hate Crimes In St. Kitts
Anti-Gay Oregon Bakers Read True Tweets About Themselves: WATCH
As we reported this morning, Aaron and Melissa Klein, the owners of Oregon bakery Sweet Cakes by Melissa, who were fined $135,000 by the Oregon Bureau … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Oregon Bakers Read True Tweets About Themselves: WATCH