Baylor University Gets Exemption From LGBTQ-Related Sexual Harassment Ban
The conservative Christian school didn't like the expansion of Title IX's sexual harassment regulation to include anti-LGBTQ+ harassment.
August 14, 2023
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Supreme Court Ponders Scope of 'Religious Exemptions'
Hobby Lobby and other companies don't want to cover contraceptives for employees -- could a ruling in their favor mean denial of benefits needed by LGBT workers?
March 25, 2014
HHS Rescinds Trump-Era Religious Exemption Practice
The department will revert back to examining potential exemptions on a case-by-case basis.
November 19, 2021
Watch Queer Celebrities Stand Against Religious Exemption Loopholes
The ad, featuring Alan Cumming, Michael Urie, Margaret Cho, and others, breaks down how faith-based universities are discriminating against LGBTQ+ students and still getting federal funding.
March 16, 2022
When It Comes to Equality, Many Americans Support 'Religious Exemptions'
Religion can trump equality, say many respondents in a recent poll.
February 5, 2015
Oregonians May Consider Marriage Equality and Broad Religious Exemptions
Voters in Oregon could see both LGBT-related issues on the ballot in November.
February 3, 2014
Religious Groups Ask Obama for Special Treatment
A letter from religious leaders does not endorse Obama's executive order as the best way to fight discrimination.
June 27, 2014
Religious Exemptions or Not, Lobbying Continues for ENDA
Freedom to Work names members of Congress who might be interested in cosponsoring ENDA, including conservative Democrats, liberal Republicans, and a retiring representative who could go rogue.
July 10, 2014
Trump's USDA Supports Anti-LGBT Religious Exemption
The USDA website supports allowing religious freedom as a means to discriminate against LGBT people.
November 9, 2017
DOE Offers Antitrans University "Religious Exemption"
An Oregon Christian university has been granted a 'religious exemption' from certain aspects of Title IX, allowing it to discriminate against a trans student.
July 11, 2014
What Did This Gay Congressman Just Do to ENDA?
Colorado Rep. Jared Polis wants sexual orientation and gender identity treated the same way as race, religion, sex, and national origin, when it comes to employment protections.
July 24, 2014
Biden Admin Proposes Change to Trump-Era Religious Exemption Rule
"[The rule] was a bright green light for discrimination in the name of religion in federally funded contracting."
November 9, 2021
Poll: Most Say Right to Marry Should Trump Religious Exemptions
A new poll shows a majority of people think that businesses should not be able to discriminate against LGBT people on the basis of owners' religious beliefs.
June 27, 2014
Reports: No Religious Exemptions in Obama's Exec. Orders
President Obama plans to amend two existing executive orders to outlaw anti-LGBT employment discrimination by federal contractors and protect transgender civilian federal employees.
July 18, 2014
Op-ed: The Catholic Case Against Religious Exemptions
The executive director of the Catholic LGBT organization New Ways Ministry weighs in on the debate over including religious exemptions in the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
July 21, 2014
Utah Passes LGBT-Inclusive Antidiscrimination Bill, Religious Exemptions
Gov. Gary Herbert signed the bill into law tonight; meanwhile, the state will allow some public employees to opt out of performing same-sex weddings.
March 12, 2015
Senator Wants Big Exemption in Obama's Executive Order
Orrin Hatch says a presidential executive order banning anti-LGBT discrimination should let religiously affiliated employers opt out.
June 17, 2014