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Chicago Blackhawks sued by former employee who claims he was fired for being gay

The Blackhawks' former PR manager accused his supervisor of "discriminating against him because he was a homosexual male."

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100 days of erasure: Connecting the dots of Trump’s relentless war on LGBTQ+ lives

Opinion: In just three months, LGBTQ+ equality has crumbled as Pride flags fall, protections vanish, and queer survival is once again a daily fight, writes John Casey.

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Baltimore Catholic charity violated gay man's rights by not paying spousal benefits, court rules

The man worked in information technology, not in a religious capacity, so his employer did not qualify for a religious exemption, a federal judge ruled.

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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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Anti-LGBTQ+ policies harm the health of not only LGBTQ+ people, but all Americans

Rigorous and long-standing research demonstrates that LGBTQ+-inclusive policies support safer communities and stronger economies for everyone, while exclusionary laws worsen and limit access to essential services.

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States with anti-LGBTQ+ laws 'stand to lose economically' as mental health declines: report

Anti-LGBTQ+ laws are short-sighted, as even if lawmakers do not care about how they affect people's well-being, they are also likely to impact the economy in the years to come.

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Here are all of Trump's executive orders that have targeted transgender people — so far

He's going after diversity programs, transgender students, and more with executive orders that will most definitely be contested in court.

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More companies than ever have this DEI practice, despite anti-LGBTQ+ push

The number of businesses participating in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is only growing, according to the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, even as conservatives pressure corporations to stop.

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Lesbian firefighter awarded $1.3 million from Kansas City after 21 years of harassment

Rebecca Reynolds claimed in two lawsuits that she has endured decades of abuse from her male coworkers who often targeted her for being a lesbian and for her age.

Is Chick-fil-A still anti-LGBTQ+? Here’s its full record

From employee discrimination to millions in harmful donations, Chick-fil-A has a long anti-LGBTQ+ history. But how much is still going on?

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Gay former staffer sues GOP Texas congressman over 'hostile work environment'

Alex Chadwell, who is gay, accused Rep. Troy Nehls, his chief of staff, and special adviser of regularly making homophobic comments at work like “gays go to hell."

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Stonewall veteran Miss Major endorses Kamala Harris for president

The Stonewall veteran and activist announced that she is supporting Harris' campaign in light of her long pro-LGBTQ+ record.

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Lesbian Georgia welder cites sex discrimination in EEOC complaint against her employer

Megan McDaniel alleges pervasive anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and retaliation at Republic Services.

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79% of American workers say anti-LGBTQ+ laws impact where they move: report

As 4 out of 5 U.S. workers say anti-LGBTQ+ laws affects where they relocate, inclusion is just "smart business practice," according to a new study by nonprofit Out & Equal.

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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.