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South Bend Council Passes LGBT Anti-Discrimination Ordinance

South Bend Council Passes LGBT Anti-Discrimination Ordinance

After hours of testimony in a packed house, the South Bend Common Council has voted 6-3 in favor of a new ordinance...

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Indiana Stops Selling LGBT License Plates

Indiana Stops Selling LGBT License Plates

Hoosiers wanting to show their support for LGBT youth via purchasing specialty license plates can no longer do so.

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South Carolina, Indiana Get LGBT License Plates

South Carolina, Indiana Get LGBT License Plates

There’s a brand new way to show your support for equality in South Carolina and Indiana.

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Encourage the Indiana State Medical Association to Take A Stand Against Discrimination

Encourage the Indiana State Medical Association to Take A Stand Against Discrimination

Dr. William Buffie, a well-respected physician and a leader in his field, is working alongside Indiana Equality to...

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Anti-Equality Legislation Moving in the States

Anti-Equality Legislation Moving in the States

With many state legislatures facing adjournment dates in the next few weeks, anti-equality lawmakers around the country...

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Indiana Marriage Discrimination Amendment Clears First Hurdle

Indiana Marriage Discrimination Amendment Clears First Hurdle

Yesterday, state senators in Indiana voted 40-10 to advance a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would...

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Indiana Senate Committee to Take Up Marriage Discrimination Amendment Again Tomorrow

Indiana Senate Committee to Take Up Marriage Discrimination Amendment Again Tomorrow

Last Wednesday, the Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee considered but did not take a vote on House Joint Resolution 6...

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Hoosiers Keep Pressure on Senator Lugar

Hoosiers Keep Pressure on Senator Lugar

This following comes from HRC Field Organizer Brian Griffin: After last week’s failed vote on the National Defense...

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Continuing the Pressure on Senator Lugar Across the Hoosier State

Continuing the Pressure on Senator Lugar Across the Hoosier State

The week or so has been a roller coaster for “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal, but here in Indiana we haven’t stopped...

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Organizers Stop and Dial for Repeal in Downtown Indy

Organizers Stop and Dial for Repeal in Downtown Indy

With the Senate reconvening this week for the lame-duck session of Congress, it was important for us to be on the ground...

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Meeting with Indiana Veterans Who Support Repeal

Meeting with Indiana Veterans Who Support Repeal

This weekend, with all of the events honoring our nation’s veterans, we were out in full force, urging people to tell...

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