Paid Leave: An LGBTQ Issue
LGBTQ people in the United States are uniquely impacted by our country’s lack of paid leave. And new research out from the Center for American Progress backs that up.
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HRC Releases Critical Measure of Municipal LGBTQ Inclusivity
In the face of renewed attacks on the LGBTQ community by federal and state officials, cities in both red and blue states are standing up for full equality.
The Nation's Worst Anti-LGBTQ State Law Goes Into Effect in Mississippi
A harmful Mississippi state law allowing the use of religion as a justification for discrimination against LGBTQ Mississippians at work, school and in their communities goes into effect October 10.
SUCCEED Act Falls Short of Helping Dreamers
Three Senate Republicans introduced the SUCCEED Act, a bill that would create a pathway to legalization for so-called “Dreamers,” which falls short in protecting this vulnerable population in a number…
Battle for Equality is Far From Over in Anchorage
HRC is on the ground in Anchorage, Alaska, where existing vital protections for the city’s LGBTQ community could be taken away.
Inclusive Paid Leave Policies Build Stronger Families
The U.S. is the only industrialized country without government mandated paid leave.
Betsy DeVos’ Actions on Title IX are Part of a Broader Attack on LGBTQ Students
Last Friday, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos rescinded Obama-era Title IX guidance related to schools' obligations to address sexual harassment, including sexual violence--a move that will disproportionately impact LGBTQ people.
Michael Johnson Sentenced 10 Years for Not Disclosing HIV Status to Partners
Michael Johnson, a former Missouri college student, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for violating Missouri’s HIV transmission and exposure statute.
Arizona Supreme Court Rules in Favor of LGBTQ Parents
In a major decision, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled in favor of equality for LGBTQ parents.
Birmingham, Alabama Fast-tracks Pro-LGBTQ Ordinances
On September 13, the Birmingham, Alabama, City Council passed a resolution setting a public hearing for Tuesday, September 26, on two pro-LGBTQ ordinances.
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