Here's a good example of why Houston desperately needs an Equal Rights Ordinance. It also happens to be one of the reasons why the city's voters … [Read more...] about Gay Workers at Texas Oil Companies Face Choice Between ‘Principle and Paycheck’
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Transgender Women Stoned in the Street by Group of Teens Who Intended to Kill Them
Two transgender women were stoned in the street this week in Dortmund, Germany by three teens described as from North Africa, near the city's train … [Read more...] about Transgender Women Stoned in the Street by Group of Teens Who Intended to Kill Them
Caitlyn Jenner Takes Flak from Friends Over Anti-Gay Views in I Am Cait Season 2 Trailer
Noted Republican Caitlyn Jenner is met with horror and disgust by her trans friends in the preview for Season 2 of I Am Cait when she declares … [Read more...] about Caitlyn Jenner Takes Flak from Friends Over Anti-Gay Views in I Am Cait Season 2 Trailer
Virginia Republican Wants to Force Transgender Students To Undergo Genital Examination
Virginia House Republican Mark Cole has proposed a new law that could force transgender students to undergo genital examinations. The proposed law … [Read more...] about Virginia Republican Wants to Force Transgender Students To Undergo Genital Examination
Unisex Bathroom Note In North Carolina Restaurant Goes Viral
A pizza restaurant in North Carolina is receiving lots of positive feedback on social media for posting a notice explaining why they chose to offer … [Read more...] about Unisex Bathroom Note In North Carolina Restaurant Goes Viral
NOM’s Brian Brown Is Terrified That Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Might Back LGBT Rights
The National Organization for Marriage has launched a petition calling on Republican Indiana Gov. Mike Pence to oppose any effort to ban anti-LGBT … [Read more...] about NOM’s Brian Brown Is Terrified That Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Might Back LGBT Rights
Qatar Bans Eddie Redmayne Film ‘The Danish Girl’ After Protests Over ‘Depravity’
The Persian Gulf nation of Qatar has banned The Danish Girl, the film starring Eddie Redmayne about Lili Elbe, one of the first recipients of gender … [Read more...] about Qatar Bans Eddie Redmayne Film ‘The Danish Girl’ After Protests Over ‘Depravity’
Ted Cruz Bashes Trans Kids in Iowa, Names Anti-Gay Bigot Steve King Campaign Co-Chair
Sen. Ted Cruz is bringing the transgender "bathroom wars" to the Republican presidential primary, in an apparent effort to scare people into … [Read more...] about Ted Cruz Bashes Trans Kids in Iowa, Names Anti-Gay Bigot Steve King Campaign Co-Chair
EEOC Backs Fired Gay Worker’s Lawsuit: ‘Sexual Orientation Discrimination is Sex Discrimination’
In yet another step toward protecting LGBT people against job discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is urging a federal appeals … [Read more...] about EEOC Backs Fired Gay Worker’s Lawsuit: ‘Sexual Orientation Discrimination is Sex Discrimination’
Oklahoma College President Proudly Flaunts Taxpayer-Funded Anti-LGBT Bigotry
Last month, we told you how dozens of religious educational institutions had sought and received waivers allowing them to discriminate against LGBT … [Read more...] about Oklahoma College President Proudly Flaunts Taxpayer-Funded Anti-LGBT Bigotry