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Supreme Court makes anti-LGBTQ discrimination easier at religious schools

Supreme Court makes anti-LGBTQ discrimination easier at religious schools

  • by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade
  • Jul 8, 2020

In a decision that undermines LGBTQ teachers at religious schools, the U.S. Supreme Court has affirmed for Catholic schools an expansive ministerial exemption in hiring practices under civil rights law.

SF, East Coast cities announce commissions on systemic racism in justice system

SF, East Coast cities announce commissions on systemic racism in justice system

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jul 1, 2020

San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin joined the top prosecutors in Philadelphia and Boston, along with two civil rights advocates, to announce the formation of truth, justice, and reconciliation commissions in all three cities in a Zoom call.

Supreme Court upholds speech requirement for foreign AIDS prevention affiliates

Supreme Court upholds speech requirement for foreign AIDS prevention affiliates

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Jun 29, 2020

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a federal law requiring foreign affiliates of U.S. AIDS prevention groups to express public opposition to prostitution is constitutional.

Supreme Court ruling may force Trump retreat on anti-LGBTQ policies

Supreme Court ruling may force Trump retreat on anti-LGBTQ policies

  • by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade
  • Jun 18, 2020

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling this week on workplace protections for LGBTs may force President Donald Trump to retreat on much of his administration's anti-LGBTQ policies.

Supreme Court rules LGBT workers are protected by federal law

Supreme Court rules LGBT workers are protected by federal law

  • by Lisa Keen
  • Jun 15, 2020

In what is perhaps the most stunning U.S. Supreme Court victory in history for LGBT people, the nation's highest court has voted 6-3 that a federal law barring discrimination on the basis of "sex" also prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation

Trump admin makes final rule allowing anti-trans discrimination in health care

Trump admin makes final rule allowing anti-trans discrimination in health care

  • by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade
  • Jun 12, 2020

Disregarding pleas from transgender advocates, the Trump administration made final on Friday a rule enabling health care providers to refuse care to transgender people, including gender reassignment surgery.

LGBTQ athletes urge NCAA to nix events in Idaho over anti-trans sports law

LGBTQ athletes urge NCAA to nix events in Idaho over anti-trans sports law

  • by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade
  • Jun 11, 2020

Lesbian athletes Billie Jean King and Megan Rapinoe are calling on the NCAA to move a major basketball competition from Idaho in the wake of the state enacting a law barring transgender girls from playing in school sports.

LGBTQ Agenda: Florida study will assess usefulness of family acceptance strategies for Latino LGBTQ youth

LGBTQ Agenda: Florida study will assess usefulness of family acceptance strategies for Latino LGBTQ youth

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 8, 2020

A new study will provide free family support services to Hispanic and/or Latino LGBTQ youth to determine which strategies will increase family acceptance and reduce the risks stemming from rejection, such as suicide.

LGBTQ group's offices not damaged in AFL-CIO fire

LGBTQ group's offices not damaged in AFL-CIO fire

  • by Lou Chibbaro Jr., Washington Blade
  • Jun 4, 2020

The offices of the LGBTQ labor group Pride At Work were not damaged by a fire at the AFL-CIO building near the White House that was started Sunday night (May 31) by looters who broke away from demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd.

Online Extra: Biden issues Pride Month statement, while Trump criticized for ignoring it

Online Extra: Biden issues Pride Month statement, while Trump criticized for ignoring it

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 1, 2020

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee former vice president Joe Biden celebrated Monday as the start of Pride Month, while President Donald Trump faced criticism for again failing to recognize the annual LGBT celebration.

Online Extra: LGBTQ Agenda: HRC report shows foster care agencies more accepting of queer youth

Online Extra: LGBTQ Agenda: HRC report shows foster care agencies more accepting of queer youth

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Jun 1, 2020

The federal government and foster care agencies are taking divergent paths in the area of recognizing the LGBTQ identities of foster youth.

Online Extra: LGBTQ organizations respond to latest racial violence

Online Extra: LGBTQ organizations respond to latest racial violence

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 29, 2020

In response to the latest racial violence and killings of transgender people across the country, leaders of 75 LGBTQ advocacy groups in the U.S. issued a joint statement Friday recommitting themselves and their organizations to addressing racism.

Online Extra: Richard Grenell to step down as US ambassador to Germany

Online Extra: Richard Grenell to step down as US ambassador to Germany

  • by Michael K. Lavers, Washington Blade
  • May 28, 2020

U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell plans to step down from his post.

Online Extra: Pentagon's annual LGBTQ Pride event canceled over coronavirus concerns

Online Extra: Pentagon's annual LGBTQ Pride event canceled over coronavirus concerns

  • by Chris Johnson, Washington Blade
  • May 28, 2020

It's another cancellation as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.