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HRC Statement on the LGBT Executive Orders to be Signed Monday
WASHINGTON – Following the news that President Obama will sign executive orders Monday outlawing anti-LGBT discrimination among federal contractors and federal employees, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) President Chad Griffin issued…
Labor Department to Protect Transgender Workers from Employment Discrimination
WASHINGTON - Yesterday the Department of Labor announced that it would be updating enforcement protocols and anti-discrimination guidance clarifying the reach of the federal non-discrimination laws enforced by the Department…
President Obama Announces Executive Order Banning Gender Identity Discrimination for Fed. Employees
WASHINGTON – Tonight at the White House LGBT Pride Reception, President Obama announced he would be issuing an executive order to protect transgender federal employees from workplace discrimination. Once issued,…
DOJ Report Details Administration’s Broad Implementation of Windsor
Same-sex couples can now be buried together in national cemeteries; Couples in civil unions now eligible for many Social Security benefits; Further legislative action required to ensure LGBT married couples…
ExxonMobil Lies About Its Non-Discrimination Policies in Response to Executive Order
Blatantly misleading statement tries to paper over a history of discrimination
White House: New Federal Contractor Executive Order Forthcoming
Push now for House of Representatives to Pass ENDA
New HRC Data: American Public Strongly Supports Federal Non-Discrimination Protections
ENDA & Executive Order Enjoy Super Majority Support
Houston City Council Passes Equal Rights Ordinance Protecting all Houstonians from Discrimination
WASHINGTON – Today the Houston City Council passed the Equal Rights ordinance by a vote of 11-6. The ordinance, which was introduced by Mayor Annise Parker last month and amended…