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.
May 19, 2025
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Lesbian Firefighter Wins in Court After Having Brain Matter Flung at Her
Providence, R.I., firefighter Lori Franchina's colleagues spit on her, threw an injured person's blood and brain matter at her, and committed other shocking acts of harassment..
January 26, 2018
R.I. Firefighters Lose Suit Over Pride Parade Assignment
The firefighters objected to the parade assignment on religious grounds, but the state Supreme Court said they were required simply to perform a duty, not endorse the parade.
December 29, 2014
Arson at Georgia gender-affirming care clinic investigated as hate crime
A fire at a clinic that provides gender-affirming care is being looked at through the lens of recently passed hate crime legislation.
January 30, 2024
Transgender Archaeologist Fired From Federal Job After Posing With AR-15
She says there’s a double standard, claiming that if she were a right-wing gun enthusiast, her video would be considered a First Amendment expression of a Second Amendment right.
April 28, 2023
North Carolina Deputies Fired After Reporting Homophobic Colleague
The Wake County officers say their firing was retaliatory.
January 16, 2019
This gay man was fired by DOGE. Now he's struggling to get access to critical medication
“This isn’t just some abstract political decision,” Nathan Barrera-Bunch told The Advocate. “These are real jobs, real people. This is happening to your neighbors, your friends, and your family members.”
March 10, 2025
Will Rex Tillerson Fire All LGBT Employees at State Department?
Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of State is called on to fire LGBT people.
December 17, 2016
Pennsylvania state trooper who violently arrested Black transgender official on video is fired
The unnamed trooper was fired after the arrests of Celena Morrison-McLean and her husband on March 2.
May 13, 2024
South Carolina judge's house burns down after ruling against Trump administration
Diane Goodstein had received death threats for her ruling against the Trump administration before her house burned down.
October 6, 2025
Florida Young Man Says He Was Fired From Job Because He's Gay
Justin Olmo shared the ordeal on TikTok, sparking online discussion on workplace discrimination.
October 18, 2023
Striking Back Over Allegations of Investigative Negligence
Defending my decision to name Larry Frost one of the unidentified victims of the 1973 UpStairs Lounge fire, the largest mass killing of gay people prior to the Pulse massacre.
September 15, 2019
Gay Republican Obamacare Critic Turns to Crowdfunding After Accident
"Sassy Gay Republican" Alex Newman eventually found out workers' comp would cover his medical costs, but he continued crowdfunding to replace his car.
September 22, 2017
Supreme Court Won't Hear Georgia Lesbian's Discrimination Case
The case of Jameka Evans would have given the high court the opportunity to decide if federal law already bans discrimination based on sexual orientation.
December 11, 2017
Investigation Continues Into Brutal Nebraska Hate Crime
Lincoln, Nebraska police met with the FBI Tuesday as the investigation continued into a horrific attack that left an out lesbian with antigay slurs carved into her skin.
July 24, 2012
Trump Admin to Supreme Court: Allow Gay People to Be Fired
The administration filed a brief that urges the high court to allow antigay discrimination.
August 23, 2019
TRUMP ATTACKS LGBT AMERICANS WITH LICENSE TO DISCRIMINATE
The "religious freedom" order means federal agencies and contractors could turn away LGBT people and others without repercussions.
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October 6, 2017
Texas Ag Dept. Shocked That Antidiscrimination Training Included Gender Identity
An email sent to employees after the training said it was "biased" and offensive to some workers.
July 14, 2023