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Two military members denied promotions for having HIV just won their lawsuit

The settlement will see that the two are commissioned as officers "in recognition of the status and military careers they qualified for and earned years ago."

Colorado Supreme Court hears latest Masterpiece Cakeshop discrimination case

This time the bakery refused to bake a cake celebrating a trans woman’s birthday and journey of gender identity.

History in Oklahoma: Feds Sue School for Trans Discrimination

The Department of Justice files its first suit challenging discrimination against a transgender person.

Bipartisan Senators, Reps Introduce Bill to Block Trans Ban

The legislation would circumvent Trump's ban on transgender service members, which SCOTUS allowed to go into effect.

Okla. Man Won't Yield Fight for Pro-LGBT Plate

John Keefe says he's pursuing his fight for a license plate reading 'LGBTALY' as a way to raise awareness for LGBT equality.

Masterpiece Cakeshop, Colo. Civil Rights Commission Declare Truce

Although the state is no longer pursuing action against the owner of the antigay bakery, a trans woman may still file suit against him.

Court Rules Hawaii B&B Owner Discriminated Against Lesbian Couple

The decision in the case, in which the  business owner cited her religious beliefs, came down ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the gay wedding cake case. 

Supreme Court Won't Hear Hawaii B&B's 'Right to Discriminate' Case

This means a lower court's ruling that the B&B unlawfully discriminated against a lesbian couple will stand.

New Hampshire judge rules state must give DP benefits to gay workers

A New Hampshire judge ruled Friday that the state must offer domestic-partnership benefits to LGBT government workers.

NOM Fined for Violating Maine Campaign Ethics Law

A state ethics commission in Maine voted unanimously to fine the antigay National Organization for Marriage $2,000 for missing a campaign finance reporting deadline before November's election.

HIV-Positive Vet Sues for Right to Serve

Sgt. Nick Harrison's lawsuit challenges the military's policy that keeps HIV-positive people from enlistment, deployment, or commissioning.

Anti-LGBTQ Printer Wins on Technicality at Kentucky Supreme Court

The court dismissed a suit against a print shop that wouldn't make Pride shirts, but said it was because the wrong party brought the complaint.

Trans Woman & Nursing Home Reach Landmark Settlement After Complaint

It's the first known discrimination complaint by a trans elder against such a facility.

Tennessee Bakery Refuses Same-Sex Couple Service for Religious Reasons

Mirroring the Masterpiece Cakeshop case in Colorado, the owner of Susie Sweet's in Tennessee denied a female couple service for a wedding cake.  

Supreme Court Sides Against Same-Sex Couples

Whether they intended or not, the justices sent same-sex couples a message about who is welcome.

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