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Gay former staffer sues GOP Texas congressman over 'hostile work environment'

Alex Chadwell, who is gay, accused Rep. Troy Nehls, his chief of staff, and special adviser of regularly making homophobic comments at work like “gays go to hell."

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.

New Jersey Librarian Files Federal Complaint After Being Fired for 'Gay Lifestyle'

The librarian says he was let go for being who he is.

California rehab employees accuse company of homophobic, racist & anti-Semitic abuse in lawsuit

The seven plaintiffs describe a toxic and hostile work environment.

Ohio Mayor Resigns Over Alleged Gay Slurs

The Mayor of Pomeroy, Ohio, turned in her resignation Saturday amid allegations that she called a gay officer "queer" and created a hostile work environment.

D.C. Corrections Officer Sues Department Over Antigay Harassment

A 24-year veteran corrections officer says his superiors repeatedly ignored his complaints of discrimination and intimidation from his fellow officers and from incarcerated people. 

Florida GOP Politician: Pride Flag 'Divisive, Politically-Charged'

Hillsborough County Commissioner Stacy White is fuming after his city raised a Pride flag following the murders of 49 in an LGBT nightclub in Orlando.

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Gay Teacher Loses Job After Hanging a Rainbow Peace Sign

The aspiring Arkansas high school teacher had displayed a pro-tolerance poster.

Trump Employee Suing for Antigay Discrimination

A gay former employee of Trump's golf club in New Jersey claims he experienced extereme antigay harassment from his coworkers. 

Fired Trans Cop Sues Her Town Over Alleged Discrimination

Francesca Quaranta's lawsuit describes being verbally harassed, excessively scrutinized by superiors, and ultimately pushed out of her long-term job.

'Florida has a First Amendment problem' — judge rules trans teacher can use 'Ms.'

A federal judge has ruled that a trans woman teacher forced to go by "Mr." can return to going by "Ms." and use female pronouns in the classroom.

WATCH: Lesbian Teacher Sues for Discrimination

A retired gym teacher claims she didn't feel safe at work and administrators blocked her from coming out.

Federal Judge: Gays Are Protected by Sex Discrimination Laws

Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly has issued a game-change ruling finding that gays and lesbians are protected from employment discrimination by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Gay Cop's 25-Year Battle With LAPD Rages On

A 2007 decision siding with the LAPD was tossed.

Vikings Claim No Fault, Chris Kluwe Won't Drop Lawsuit

After the findings of an internal investigation of the allegedly homophobic environment of the Minnestota Vikings' locker room were released, former punter and LGBT ally Chris Kluwe says he still plans to sue the team.

Dear Abby Advises Gay Man to Pursue Harassment Claim

A writer to Dear Abby has a complaint that he's under pressure to date a female coworker, and he can't tell his colleagues he's gay.

Missouri Teacher Punished for Pride Flag, Accused of Turning Kids Gay

The teacher, who later resigned, was told having a Pride flag in his classroom was similar to hoisting the Confederate flag.