Two weeks after a draconian anti-LGBT law took effect in Arkansas, a Democratic state legislator has introduced a measure that would effectively trump … [Read more...] about Arkansas Democrat Responds To Hateful Anti-Gay Law With Proposal To Add Statewide LGBT Protections
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Can You ‘Out’ Someone If The Public Already Assumes That They’re Gay?
Editor's Note: This column appeared on Towleroad ahead of "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's public coming out earlier … [Read more...] about Can You ‘Out’ Someone If The Public Already Assumes That They’re Gay?
Planet Fitness Kicks Out Transphobic Gym Member For Trolling Transwoman
Planet Fitness bills itself as being a “Judgement Free Zone” in its ad-spots and in a stunning move the mega-chain has put its money where its mouth … [Read more...] about Planet Fitness Kicks Out Transphobic Gym Member For Trolling Transwoman
Anti-Gay OK Senator Says He’ll Always Protect Your Right To Be Homosexual (And Be Discriminated Against)
Oklahoma state Sen. Joseph Silk doesn't believe LGBT people "have a right to be served in every single store." However, Silk now … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay OK Senator Says He’ll Always Protect Your Right To Be Homosexual (And Be Discriminated Against)
Anti-Gay OK Senator Says He’ll Always Protect Your Right To Be Homosexual (And Be Discriminated Against)
Oklahoma state Sen. Joseph Silk doesn't believe LGBT people "have a right to be served in every single store." However, Silk now … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay OK Senator Says He’ll Always Protect Your Right To Be Homosexual (And Be Discriminated Against)
Saks Fifth Avenue Settles Suit In Which Retailer Defended Right To Discriminate Against Trans Employees
Saks Fifth Avenue has settled a lawsuit in which it initially claimed it had a right to discriminate against transgender employees. Transgender … [Read more...] about Saks Fifth Avenue Settles Suit In Which Retailer Defended Right To Discriminate Against Trans Employees
Florida House Subcommittee Passes Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill
State lawmakers in Florida have given their initial stamp of approval to a bill that would force transgender men and women to use public restrooms … [Read more...] about Florida House Subcommittee Passes Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill
Matt Baume’s Field Guide for Spotting Sneaky Homophobic Laws (And How to Stop Them) – VIDEO
In a special two part video, Matt Baume takes viewers on a safari adventure through the country as he points out the four major types of anti-LGBT … [Read more...] about Matt Baume’s Field Guide for Spotting Sneaky Homophobic Laws (And How to Stop Them) – VIDEO
Texas Lawmaker’s Gay Son Responds To Father’s Arkansas-Style Anti-LGBT Bill
The other day we told you about an Arkansas-style anti-LGBT bill that's been introduced in the Texas Legislature. The proposal from GOP … [Read more...] about Texas Lawmaker’s Gay Son Responds To Father’s Arkansas-Style Anti-LGBT Bill
Georgia Senate Passes ‘Reprehensible’ Anti-LGBT License to Discriminate Bill
By a vote of 37-15 today, the Georgia Senate passed a bill that will allow people in the state to use their religion to discriminate against LGBT … [Read more...] about Georgia Senate Passes ‘Reprehensible’ Anti-LGBT License to Discriminate Bill