House Bill 2508 and Senate Bill 487, two pieces of West Virginian legislation that would have codified and sanctioned widespread discrimination … [Read more...] about Homophobic ‘Religious Freedom’ Bills Defeated in West Virginia
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Indiana House Panel OKs Anti-Gay ‘License To Discriminate’ Bill Despite Opposition From Businesses: VIDEO
Indiana is the latest battleground in the ongoing war between so-called "religious freedom" and LGBT rights. Despite opposition from the … [Read more...] about Indiana House Panel OKs Anti-Gay ‘License To Discriminate’ Bill Despite Opposition From Businesses: VIDEO
Texas Lawmaker Cites ‘Moral Standard,’ ‘Bestiality’ In Defending Unconstitutional Sodomy Ban
Texas' unconstitutional sodomy law shouldn't be removed from the books because it upholds a "moral standard" and "can even … [Read more...] about Texas Lawmaker Cites ‘Moral Standard,’ ‘Bestiality’ In Defending Unconstitutional Sodomy Ban
#WeJustNeedToPee Trans Activist Speaks Out, Says Going To Bathroom In High School Was ‘Nightmare’: VIDEO
Michael Hughes, the Minnesota transgender activist behind the #WeJustNeedToPee campaign, says he endured intense bullying in high school and just … [Read more...] about #WeJustNeedToPee Trans Activist Speaks Out, Says Going To Bathroom In High School Was ‘Nightmare’: VIDEO
Elton John Blasts Georgia’s Anti-LGBT ‘License to Discriminate’ Bill as a ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’
In a new op-ed for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, former Atlanta resident Elton John is speaking out against the state's proposed … [Read more...] about Elton John Blasts Georgia’s Anti-LGBT ‘License to Discriminate’ Bill as a ‘Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing’
Alabama House Votes to Allow Officials to Refuse to Conduct Marriages for Same-Sex Couples
The Alabama House of Representatives gave its approval yesterday to legislation giving judges, ministers and other officiants the right to refuse to … [Read more...] about Alabama House Votes to Allow Officials to Refuse to Conduct Marriages for Same-Sex Couples
Utah Governor Gary Herbert Signs LGBT Nondiscrimination Protections into Law
As expected, Utah Governor Gary Herbert has signed a bill adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the state's nondiscrimination laws in … [Read more...] about Utah Governor Gary Herbert Signs LGBT Nondiscrimination Protections into Law
Oklahoma State Rep. Wants to Require Anti-LGBT Businesses to Post Notice of Intent to Discriminate
If you're going to side with Sally Kern, you might as well own up to it. Oklahoma State Rep. Emily Virgin is hoping to add an amendment to … [Read more...] about Oklahoma State Rep. Wants to Require Anti-LGBT Businesses to Post Notice of Intent to Discriminate
#WeJustNeedToPee Bathroom Selfie Campaign Goes Viral, Offers Revealing Picture of Trans Discrimination
Around the country, conservatives have tried (and succeeded in many cases) to use the specter of a transgender person in the bathroom as a scare … [Read more...] about #WeJustNeedToPee Bathroom Selfie Campaign Goes Viral, Offers Revealing Picture of Trans Discrimination
In Contradictory Votes, Utah House Passes LGBT Protections and ‘License to Discriminate’ Bills
The Utah House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to approve a series of bills relating to LGBT discrimination protections and religious beliefs, … [Read more...] about In Contradictory Votes, Utah House Passes LGBT Protections and ‘License to Discriminate’ Bills