Spa can't discriminate against trans women, federal appeals court rules
Obeying Washington State's antidiscrimination law doesn't interfere with Olympus Spa's First Amendment rights, the Ninth Circuit concluded.
June 16, 2025
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Washington Supreme Court Again Rules Against Antigay Florist
Barronelle Stutzman's religion doesn't allow her to discriminate, the state court ruled, in a case that may wind up at the U.S. Supreme Court.
June 10, 2019
Washington restaurant illegally refuses to cater same-sex wedding, citing religious beliefs
What’s old is new again in America, and so is the push to discriminate against LGBTQ+ Americans.
November 11, 2024
Gay Couple Turned Away From Volunteer Work
When a gay couple tried to give back to their small town's local church, they were met with hate. Now the two are testing the waters of Washington state's antidiscrimination policy, to see how it truly holds up.
June 10, 2008
Ten U.S. Mayors Form Pro-LGBT Coalition
The mayors formed a coalition to put economic pressure on states that have passed anti-LGBT measures.
April 8, 2016
Vermont, Washington Join Travel Ban on North Carolina
Washington and Vermont have joined Seattle, San Francisco, and New York's ban on employee travel to North Carolina because of its anti-LGBT bill.
March 30, 2016
California Passes Law Preventing Colleges From Discriminating Against LGBT Students
It would require institutions receiving Title IX exemptions to disclose their status.
October 4, 2016
Supreme Court Sends Oregon Wedding Cake Case Back to State
The state should reconsider the discrimination case in light of Masterpiece Cakeshop, the high court rules.
June 17, 2019
Op-ed: Religion Is No Excuse for Discrimination
The right to follow a particular religion is a fundamental one for Americans, but the ACLU says it does not grant a free pass to discriminate against LGBT people.
May 21, 2013
At End of SCOTUS Term, Where Are We on LGBTQ+ Rights?
The court's ambiguous rulings have induced much head-scratching.
July 7, 2021
Apple and Indiana: One's the Future, the Other the Past
Mike Pence is supposed to be a fiscally minded conservative, but he nearly screwed his state over royally. He should take some cues from Apple's out CEO.
April 6, 2015
Op-ed: It's Time To End 'Swiss Cheese' Equality
These proposed religious exemptions are "holy" in more ways than one.
March 6, 2014
Op-ed: A Loophole for Discrimination
Can religious exemptions still knock the wind out of ENDA's sails?
November 19, 2013
Op-ed: Why ENDA Doesn't Cut It for the ACLU
When given the opportunity to discriminate against LGBT workers, the ACLU says, too many employers will take it.
July 10, 2014
More LGBT Groups Drop Support for ENDA; What Now?
The ACLU is one of a handful of organizations that say they will also drop support for the current version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
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July 8, 2014
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Anti-LGBTQ+ Florist Case
The florist had been given a fine due to breaking Washington State's antidiscrimination laws.
July 2, 2021
VA State Senate Committee Kills Anti-LGBTQ+ Religious Freedom Bill
The bill failed in an 8-7 vote after passing the state's House of Delegates last week.
February 24, 2022
Donald Trump Opposes Equality Act, Protections for LGBTQ People
The Trump administration has continually moved to make it easier to discriminate against people based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
May 13, 2019
Full House Vote on Equality Act Expected Next Week
The Democratic-controlled House is likely to pass the LGBTQ rights bill, but Republicans may put up obstacles.
May 6, 2019
House Passes Defense Bill Allowing Discrimination Against LGBT Workers
House Republican Steve Russell amended a federal defense spending bill to include provisons for discrimination against LGBT workers on religious grounds.
May 19, 2016