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Gay police officer sues California city, claims colleagues put rotting food in his belongings and more

Oceanside Police Sgt. Tyler Peppard says he suffered retaliation after reporting the mistreatment and that city officials did nothing to stop it.

Tennessee OK's Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination in Adoption

The bill, now signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee, lets faith-based agencies receive public funds even if they discriminate and protects them from lawsuits.

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Tennessee Advances 'License to Discriminate' Bill

The House-approved bill, now going to the Senate, would mean the state and cities couldn't require companies they do business with to have nondiscrimination policies.

SUPREME COURT RULES ANTI-LGBTQ+ JOB DISCRIMINATION IS ILLEGAL

There was surprising good news from the high court today.

Anti-LGBTQ Printer Argues for Discrimination at Kentucky Supreme Court

The shop in Lexington had refused to print T-shirts for an LGBTQ Pride celebration because of the owner's religious beliefs.

Biden Condemns SCOTUS Ruling Allowing Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination

The ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis is limited in scope, but the president says he's "deeply concerned" that it could invite more discrimination.

Texas Judge Says Religion Justifies Anti-LGBTQ+ Job Discrimination

A company headed by longtime far-right activist Steven Hotze (pictured) sued for the right to discriminate.

Baylor University Gets Exemption From LGBTQ-Related Sexual Harassment Ban

The conservative Christian school didn't like the expansion of Title IX's sexual harassment regulation to include anti-LGBTQ+ harassment.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination Persists in the U.S.: Congressional Report

"The fight for equality in this country will not be over until we address all of these disparities and create true equity for the LGBTQ+ community," says U.S. Rep. David Cicilline.

Judge Blocks Biden Admin's Guidance on Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination

Judge Charles Atchley says the guidance will interfere with states' ability to enforce their laws, including anti-trans ones.

Trump Administration Expands Anti-LGBTQ 'License to Discriminate' Rule

The Department of Labor rule allows even for-profit companies to claim a religious exemption from nondiscrimination policies for federal contractors.

Ohio's GOP Governor Takes Action on Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination

Bucking his party's platform, Mike DeWine signs an executive order protecting state workers from anti-LGBTQ discrimination. 

U.N. Steps Up Efforts Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence and Discrimination

The U.N. Human Rights Council condemned criminalization of same-sex sexual acts and diverse gender identities.

On Day One, Biden Issues Order Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination

The order will assure that the federal government doesn't engage in such discrimination and will take action against it elsewhere.

ACLU Calls for Federal Probe of Anti-LGBTQ+ Actions in Texas Schools

These actions violated federal antidiscrimination law, the ACLU of Texas says.

Oregon Antigay Bakers' Case to Be Reviewed in Light of Supreme Court Ruling

So it begins: The Supreme Court orders a review of the discrimination finding against Aaron and Melissa Klein, who turned away a lesbian couple.

Biden Administration Bans Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Housing

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is the first agency to implement President Biden's executive order against such discrimination.

Houston Bakery Facing Two Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination Lawsuits

Three LGBTQ+ employees were fired from the bakery in one month.

To Ban Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination, Republicans Must Get on Board

The Equality Act will make bias in housing, banking, and public accommodations illegal, but we can't pass it without bipartisan support.

Trump Unveils More Anti-LGBTQ 'License to Discriminate' Plans

New rules announced by the administration would give faith-based social service providers more leeway to discriminate in the name of "religious freedom."

Democrats introduce bill to protect jurors from anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination

The proposed law would safeguard one of the most fundamental rights and responsibilities of American citizens.