LGBT Federal Protections Backed by 78 Percent in New Poll
The Equality Act would include protections in public accommodations, public education, employment, housing, federal funding, jury service, legal protections, and credit.
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July 21, 2015
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Log Cabin Republicans scored a coup last week when the Republican majority in the New York State senate introduced the Safe Schools for All Students Act, which would protect kids from being bullied in public schools because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Jeff Cook, legislative adviser for Log Cabin, said it was historic to have transgender people included in what is known in Albany parlance as a "rules bill" -- a bill introduced by the majority that is automatically understood to have the assent of the majority leader. "It is the first rules bill that we know of that includes gender identity and expression in New York State," Cook said.
Regardless of faith, the vast majority of U.S. adults support LGBTQ+ protections.
OUT Magazine's Ally of the Year again proved he's deserving of the honor by endorsing the bill to ensure equal rights to LGBT Americans.
The actions include help with solar panels, protection of public lands, and much more.
The Office of Special Counsel made this finding in response to a complaint from a conservative group.
The Buckeye State becomes the 11th state restricting trans bathroom rights.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will remove gender dysphoria from disabilities protected under federal law.
The conservative-majority court announced the decision on the last day of its session before justices jetted off on their summer vacation.
The ordinance extends nondiscrimination protections to trans people in housing, public accommodations, and employment.
Judge Reed O’Connor stepped in to block the U.S. Department of Education from protecting LGBTQ+ kids from discrimination in public schools, at least in Texas.
Most Americans support nondiscrimination laws and other protections, and a large number of them intend to vote based on it. However, those numbers are on the decline according to a new survey.
The actor revealed his relationship status on Andy Cohen Live.
Today's vote on the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance is not merely about bathrooms. And what better way to explain why the nondiscrimination order matters than through know-it-all cats?