Ayanna Pressley on Introducing Bill to Advance Trans Rights
The lawmaker from Massachusetts made the announcement on Transgender Day of Visibility.
March 31, 2023
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Meet the First Republican Cosponsor of the Equality Act
But the bill is 'not perfect in its current form,' says Dold, who implies he may want broader religious exemptions.
January 15, 2016
Op-ed: What Must Happen to Lift LGBT Women Out of Poverty
National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund executive director Rea Carey says we can no longer tolerate the financial inequality that queer women face.
March 17, 2015
Equality Act Will Be Introduced Next Week, Nancy Pelosi Says
The legislation to ban anti-LGBTQ discrimination is a priority for the Democratic-controlled House, Pelosi said.
March 7, 2019
Partnership and antidiscrimination bills move through Oregon legislature
The Oregon house on Tuesday approved two pro-gay measures--a domestic-partnership bill for same-sex couples and an antidiscrimination bill--which will now go to the Oregon senate for a vote.
April 18, 2007
Op-ed: Credit Is Still a Chance for Quiet Discrimination
The almighty dollar runs the world, but credit discrimination among LGBTs is an oft-forgotten injustice.
May 18, 2015
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.
November 10, 2015
Double Victory for Obama at Supreme Court
Although the justices have yet to announce their ruling on marriage equality, these two decisions are a major win for the Obama administration.
June 25, 2015
What the Equality Act Means for LGBTQ Americans
The federal legislation introduced today would go far to protect your rights and liberties.
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March 13, 2019
Out Congressman David Cicilline: Why I Introduced the Equality Act
"The American people deserve to know who will stand up and speak out for those on the margins of society," writes the U.S. representative from Rhode Island.
May 2, 2017
Trump Appointee Worked for Anti-LGBTQ Group and Tried to Hide It
Paul Watkins once worked to criminalize homosexuality. Now he has enormous influence on how companies comply with antidiscrimination laws.
June 24, 2019
This Is How Today's SCOTUS Decision Doesn't Protect LGBTQ+ People
Title VII is a huge victory for LGBTQ+ employees and shouldn't be undermined, but the Equality Act is the big kahuna.
June 15, 2020
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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July 21, 2015
House Passes Bill to Protect Marriage Equality; Will Senate Follow?
The bill is aimed at protecting equal marriage rights no matter what the Supreme Court does.
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July 19, 2022
Michelle Williams Thanks Anthony Rapp After Wahlberg's Time's Up Donation
"Anthony Rapp, for all the shoulders you stood on, now we stand on yours."
January 14, 2018
Portland, Ore., Becomes Largest U.S. City With Gay Mayor
Portland, Ore., is now the largest U.S. city with an openly gay mayor with the election Tuesday of city commissioner Sam Adams to the post. The mayor-elect avoids a November runoff race by having won 58% of the vote, according to the Associated Press.
May 22, 2008
Ted Cruz uses transphobia to distort Colin Allred’s support for Equality Act during Texas U.S. Senate debate
The subject of trans people’s participation in sports came up early in the hour-long Texas U.S. Senate debate.
October 16, 2024