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Retired lesbian firefighter wins PTSD disability suit after years of abuse

It's the second time Lori Franchina has challenged – and beaten – her former employer. This time her payday could reach up to $5 million.

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Lesbian former police officer wins $10 million in sexual harassment lawsuit

Ashley Cummins asserted she was "forced to work in a hostile work environment where she was frequently harassed and denied opportunities based on her sex/gender and sexual orientation."

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Missouri school district must pay trans student $4 million after barring him from boys bathrooms

Justices determined that the plaintiff was discriminated against for having "female genitalia" when the district "does not speculate, inspect, or otherwise inquire as to the genitalia of other male students.”

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Retired lesbian firefighter wins PTSD disability suit after years of abuse

It's the second time Lori Franchina has challenged – and beaten – her former employer. This time her payday could reach up to $5 million.

Ashley Judd: 'Weinstein Should Be Held Accountable'

The actress filed a lawsuit against Weinstein for allegedly damaging her career after she refused his sexual advances.

Lesbian former police officer wins $10 million in sexual harassment lawsuit

Ashley Cummins asserted she was "forced to work in a hostile work environment where she was frequently harassed and denied opportunities based on her sex/gender and sexual orientation."

Missouri school district must pay trans student $4 million after barring him from boys bathrooms

Justices determined that the plaintiff was discriminated against for having "female genitalia" when the district "does not speculate, inspect, or otherwise inquire as to the genitalia of other male students.”

Madonna Faces Lawsuit for Promoting LGBT Equality

Madonna may face a fine of $10.5 million for her brave decision to defy a ban and encourage LGBT equality during her recent St. Petersburg concert.

Trans Activist Sues N.D. Hospital for Hostile Workplace

Faye Seidler alleges that the same Fargo hospital where she received transgender-related care discriminated against her when she became an employee.

Milwaukee school board, principal sued for allegedly abusing student with gay parents

A new federal lawsuit claims that a public school principal abused and discriminated against a student because of his parents’ sexual orientation.

Judge Throws Out Portions of Gay Couple’s Fertility Clinic Lawsuit

The two tech execs had wanted two baby boys, but filed suit after a baby girl was born.

Liberty University allegedly fired a woman after she came out as transgender. Now, she's suing

Ellenor Zinski claims that the Christian college fired her a month after she disclosed her identity to Human Resources and alerted them that she intended to legally change her name.

Couple Sues Over Gay Slur in Roller Coaster Photo

Advocacy Groups Wary of Wyo Lawsuit

Teacher Fired for Misgendering Student Is Now Suing School

Peter Vlaming claims in his lawsuit that referring to a trans male student as "him" would be a "lie."

Trans woman fired by Liberty University opens up about 'awful' discrimination

Ellenor Zinski is opening up about what went down when she was fired from Liberty University, with school officials accusing her of "denying biological and chromosomal sex assigned at birth."

Tiger King's Joe Exotic Alleges Antigay Discrimination in $94M Suit

The subject of Netflix's Tiger King is fighting from prison.

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It's the second time Lori Franchina has challenged – and beaten – her former employer. This time her payday could reach up to $5 million.

The actress filed a lawsuit against Weinstein for allegedly damaging her career after she refused his sexual advances.

Ashley Cummins asserted she was "forced to work in a hostile work environment where she was frequently harassed and denied opportunities based on her sex/gender and sexual orientation."

Justices determined that the plaintiff was discriminated against for having "female genitalia" when the district "does not speculate, inspect, or otherwise inquire as to the genitalia of other male students.”

Madonna may face a fine of $10.5 million for her brave decision to defy a ban and encourage LGBT equality during her recent St. Petersburg concert.

Faye Seidler alleges that the same Fargo hospital where she received transgender-related care discriminated against her when she became an employee.

A new federal lawsuit claims that a public school principal abused and discriminated against a student because of his parents’ sexual orientation.

The two tech execs had wanted two baby boys, but filed suit after a baby girl was born.

Ellenor Zinski claims that the Christian college fired her a month after she disclosed her identity to Human Resources and alerted them that she intended to legally change her name.

Peter Vlaming claims in his lawsuit that referring to a trans male student as "him" would be a "lie."

Ellenor Zinski is opening up about what went down when she was fired from Liberty University, with school officials accusing her of "denying biological and chromosomal sex assigned at birth."

The subject of Netflix's Tiger King is fighting from prison.