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ACLU warns Ohio town council about discrimination against gay man who applied to join

David Nation was the only applicant to fill a vacant seat on the Waynesville Village Council but was turned away, ostensibly for his activism on LGBTQ+ rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Denying gender-affirming care coverage violates federal law, says appeals court

The 11th Circuit made the ruling in the case of Houston County, Ga., sheriff's deputy Anna Lange.

Trans corrections officer in Georgia can continue lawsuit, appeals court rules

Trans man Tyler Copeland says he was subjected to a hostile work environment at Rogers State Prison.

Minnesota Culver's Sued for Antigay, Racist, and Sexist Harassment

The federal agency filed two lawsuits against the franchise holder Tuesday.

Holder Announces Equal Justice for Transgender Workers

The attorney general says the Civil Rights Act of 1964 covers discrimination based on gender identity.

Obama Still Not Ready to Back Equality Act; But Biden Has

The law would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Democrats Announce Plan to Re-Introduce LGBT Equality Act

The revived bill seeks to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Fair Housing Act to bar anti-LGBT discrimination in employment, housing, and federal programs.

Texas Trans Woman Sues Saks Fifth Avenue Over Alleged Harassment

Weeks after Attorney General Holder announced that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 covers discrimination based on gender identity, the upscale retailer still claims its trans workers are not protected.

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Homophobes Attack Congressional Black Caucus Over Equality Act

A right-wing group's open letter compared civil rights voices favoring the pro-LGBTQ legislation to Judas.

The Donald Trump of 15 Years Ago Backed Amending Civil Rights Law

This year's Republican front-runner for president was interviewed by The Advocate when considering a run in 2000.

President Obama Endorses Equality Act

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.

A Black Lesbian's View on the Trump Years: Jim Crow Is Back

A backlash to recent progress has sent us back 60 years, writes Rev. Irene Monroe.

To Fudge Critics: Protecting the Civil Rights Act Is Not Bigoted

A former staffer for Rep. Marcia Fudge defends the congresswoman's LGBTQ record.

Justice Department Says Federal Law Doesn't Ban Antigay Discrimination

The department, led by Jeff Sessions, made that argument in a case involving whether a law banning sex discrimination covers sexual orientation.

U.S. House to Vote on Equality Act Next Week, Majority Leader Says

The act, which would ban anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and more, is a priority of President Joe Biden.

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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One Issue Still Bucks The Trend for LGBT Equality

The civil rights movement of the 20th Century has been a good template for LGBT rights except on employment. Why? We're still missing a key executive order of the kind that helped level the playing field for racial minorities.

GOP Suddenly Takes Its Antigay Crusade to Congress

A House committee is using the defense bill to pass "religious exemptions" for federal contractors.

DOJ: Antigay Discrimination May Already Be Illegal

Activists applauded the filing, which appears to indicate the Justice Department already considers antigay discrimination to be illegal under existing federal law.