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Antonin Scalia Dies. What’s Next for the Supreme Court?
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, leading conservative jurist, has died. He was the brilliant dean of conservative legal intellectuals and the … [Read more...] about Antonin Scalia Dies. What’s Next for the Supreme Court?
The Anti-Privacy Activities of Anti-Choice Activists
Planned Parenthood recently scored an unexpected win. A grand jury had been looking into the baseless allegations that the women's health organization … [Read more...] about The Anti-Privacy Activities of Anti-Choice Activists
Ex-Rutgers Student Dharun Ravi, Who Spied on and Exposed Tyler Clementi, Wants Conviction Invalidated
A three-judge panel on a New Jersey appeals court will consider whether ex-Rutgers student Dharun Ravi be retried, be resentenced or have his … [Read more...] about Ex-Rutgers Student Dharun Ravi, Who Spied on and Exposed Tyler Clementi, Wants Conviction Invalidated
Have a Question About Law and LGBT Issues? Tell Us What You’d Like to Read About
Since the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, Towleroad's law column has taken a hiatus to recharge, regroup, and rethink. In … [Read more...] about Have a Question About Law and LGBT Issues? Tell Us What You’d Like to Read About
These Federally Funded Religious Schools Received Title IX Waivers to Discriminate Against LGBT Students
Almost thirty religious educational institutions have received waivers from the federal government allowing them to ignore sections of Title … [Read more...] about These Federally Funded Religious Schools Received Title IX Waivers to Discriminate Against LGBT Students
Bermuda’s Supreme Court Expands Rights for Binational Same-Sex Couples
In a decision issued Friday, Bermuda's Supreme Court ruled that individuals in same-sex partnerships with Bermudian citizens are guaranteed the same … [Read more...] about Bermuda’s Supreme Court Expands Rights for Binational Same-Sex Couples
Native American Woman Sues Tribe To Recognize Her Same-Sex Marriage
A Native American woman has filed a lawsuit against Arizona’s Ak-Chin Indian Community to force the tribe to recognize her same-sex marriage. Cleo … [Read more...] about Native American Woman Sues Tribe To Recognize Her Same-Sex Marriage
Indiana GOP Lawmakers Propose LGBT Protections with Obscene Exemptions
Lambda Legal has blasted Indiana lawmakers’ latest efforts at introducing LGBT protections in the state. Yesterday, state Senate Republicans … [Read more...] about Indiana GOP Lawmakers Propose LGBT Protections with Obscene Exemptions
SCOTUS Rejects Appeal from Former MI Attorney and Anti-Gay Cyberbully Andrew Shirvell
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Andrew Shirvell, a former Michigan assistant attorney general who was ordered to pay $4.5 … [Read more...] about SCOTUS Rejects Appeal from Former MI Attorney and Anti-Gay Cyberbully Andrew Shirvell