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Lincoln, Nebraska City Council Bans Employment Discrimination

Lincoln, Nebraska City Council Bans Employment Discrimination

Yesterday, in a remarkable vote of 5-0-2, the Lincoln, Nebraska City Council passed the Fairness Ordinance.

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Nebraska AG Plays Politics with LGBT Non-Discrimination Protections

Nebraska AG Plays Politics with LGBT Non-Discrimination Protections

Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning  has released a legal opinion in which he says Omaha’s sexual orientation and gender...

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Cornhuskers Coach Stands by his Discriminatory Views

Cornhuskers Coach Stands by his Discriminatory Views

Ron Brown says it would be an “honor” to be fired for speaking out against homosexuality.

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Anti-Gay Discrimination Has No Place in Football

Anti-Gay Discrimination Has No Place in Football

Two weeks ago, Outsports co-founder Cyd Zeigler published an editorial calling for the University of Nebraska to fire...

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Omaha’s Non-Discrimination Ordinance Takes Effect Today

Omaha’s Non-Discrimination Ordinance Takes Effect Today

Ordinance bans discrimination in employment and public accommodations on the basis of sexual orientation or gender...

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Omaha Passes Non-Discrimination Ordinance

Omaha Passes Non-Discrimination Ordinance

City Council passes historic ordinance banning discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment and public...

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Majority of Omaha Voters Support Equal Employment Ordinance

Majority of Omaha Voters Support Equal Employment Ordinance

A survey released today shows 60 percent of Omaha voters supporting a citywide ordinance banning workplace discrimination...

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Equal Employment Ordinance is Good for Omaha

Equal Employment Ordinance is Good for Omaha

The Omaha City Council will be voting on the Equal Employment Ordinance on Tuesday, March 13.

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Ruth’s Memoirs: Discovering Her Place in the World

Ruth’s Memoirs: Discovering Her Place in the World

Ruth Marimo shares her jaw-dropping story of struggle and triumph over adversity.

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Views from the Road: Relive the Road to Equality in Photos
Add Your Voice to the Movement

Add Your Voice to the Movement

Our bus tour is packed with ways to better connect you to the LGBT community, from workshops to sermons to open houses....

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