Officials in Plano, Texas, say they're "evaluating legal issues" involving a petition to repeal the city's Equal Rights … [Read more...] about Plano, Texas Officials Reviewing ‘Legal Issues’ Surrounding Petition To Repeal City’s LGBT Rights Ordinance
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Fort Worth Will Recognize Same-Sex Marriages, Causing Gay Officer To Choke Up On Camera: VIDEO
Fort Worth will begin recognizing same-sex marriages on Feb. 1. The city announced Wednesday it is extending spousal benefits to same-sex … [Read more...] about Fort Worth Will Recognize Same-Sex Marriages, Causing Gay Officer To Choke Up On Camera: VIDEO
Alabama Probate Judges Org. Backs Down, Advises Members To Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses If Stay Is Lifted
With Alabama poised to become the 37th state with marriage equality on Feb. 9, an association of probate judges announced Wednesday it will no longer … [Read more...] about Alabama Probate Judges Org. Backs Down, Advises Members To Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses If Stay Is Lifted
Alabama Probate Judges Org. Backs Down, Advises Members To Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses If Stay Is Lifted
With Alabama poised to become the 37th state with marriage equality on Feb. 9, an association of probate judges announced Wednesday it will no longer … [Read more...] about Alabama Probate Judges Org. Backs Down, Advises Members To Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses If Stay Is Lifted
Anti-LGBT Groups Vow To ‘Fight To The Legal Death’ As Trial Begins Over Houston Equal Rights Ordinance: VIDEO
Allegations of fraud and forgery took center stage as a trial over Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance began this week, according to a report from The … [Read more...] about Anti-LGBT Groups Vow To ‘Fight To The Legal Death’ As Trial Begins Over Houston Equal Rights Ordinance: VIDEO
Anti-Gay Texas Lawmaker Wants To Undo LGBT Protections — Along With Most Other City Ordinances
Perhaps not wanting to be outdone by Oklahoma, a Texas Republican lawmaker has filed the fourth anti-LGBT bill of the state's 2015 … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Texas Lawmaker Wants To Undo LGBT Protections — Along With Most Other City Ordinances
LGBT Rights Activists and ‘Supporters of Religious Freedom’ Face Off in Idaho Hearing on Non-Discrimination Bill: VIDEO
As we reported yesterday, an Idaho House Committee had finally agreed to hear testimony on a proposed non-discrimination bill that would add … [Read more...] about LGBT Rights Activists and ‘Supporters of Religious Freedom’ Face Off in Idaho Hearing on Non-Discrimination Bill: VIDEO
Saks Fifth Avenue Is No Longer Claiming It Has A Right To Discriminate Against Transgender Workers
After weeks of pressure from LGBT groups, Saks Fifth Avenue has withdrawn a court filing in which the department store chain alleged it has a right to … [Read more...] about Saks Fifth Avenue Is No Longer Claiming It Has A Right To Discriminate Against Transgender Workers
Houston Equal Rights Ordinance Goes On Trial
Eight months after the Houston City Council passed an Equal Rights Ordinance prohibiting anti-LGBT discrimination, a jury trial is scheduled to begin … [Read more...] about Houston Equal Rights Ordinance Goes On Trial
Idaho House Committee Holds Historic Hearing On ‘Add The Words’ Bill Seeking LGBT Protections
Add the Words, Idaho. That will again be the simple message from LGBT advocates to state lawmakers as an Idaho House Committee holds the … [Read more...] about Idaho House Committee Holds Historic Hearing On ‘Add The Words’ Bill Seeking LGBT Protections