Erie, Pennsylvania, Declares Itself LGBTQ+ Sanctuary City
The city vows to stand up against any anti-LGBTQ+ laws passed at the county, state, or national level.
AUGUST 1, 2023
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Federal Judge Allows Retirement Community to Reject Lesbian Couple
A federal court ruling says the Fair Housing Act doesn't stop discrimination based on sexual orientation.
JANUARY 17, 2019
Clock Runs Out on Illinois Marriage Equality Bill
Despite a Senate committee vote in favor (8-5) of the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act on Thursday, advocates in Illinois will not push for marriage equality legislation in the final days of this session.
JANUARY 4, 2013
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.
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Bid to Repeal Trans Nondiscrimination Law Underway in Md.
A conservative organization has announced its intent to challenge the state's recently-passed trans nondiscrimination bill despite the support of 71 percent of residents.
APRIL 29, 2014
President Obama and First Lady Used in Marriage Equality Radio Ad
Illinois Unites for Marriage Equality is running an ad on black radio stations featuring pro-gay marriage sound bites from both the president and First Lady Michelle Obama.
JULY 9, 2013
Asian Religious Leaders: GOP 'Fairness' Act Isn't Fair Enough
It's a positive step, but still one they cannot support.
DECEMBER 16, 2019
Bipartisan Bill Seeks LGBTQ Housing Protections
The Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2019 would protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
MAY 1, 2019
Ayanna Pressley on Introducing Bill to Advance Trans Rights
The lawmaker from Massachusetts made the announcement on Transgender Day of Visibility.
MARCH 31, 2023
Republican-Introduced LGBTQ Act a Flop With Dems, Queer Activists
Pitched as a compromise alternative to the Equality Act, the newly introduced bill includes broad religious exemptions.
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Another Favorable Ruling for LGBT Rights Handed Down
A day after the 7th Circuit ruled for a woman fired for being gay, a Colorado judge sided with a same-sex couple denied housing for their "uniqueness."
APRIL 5, 2017
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.
MAY 2, 2017
Gambier Becomes First Ohio Town to Pass LGBTQ Protections by Zoom
The law mirrors the Ohio Fairness Act, which bans discrimnation in work, housing, and public accomodations based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
MAY 5, 2020
Mom of Florida trans girl athlete speaks out against possible firing for the first time
Jessica Norton, the mother of a trans student who briefly played on the Monarch High School volleyball team, spoke during a public comment period at a Broward County School Board meeting on Tuesday.
JUNE 18, 2024
