The Department of Education and Department of Justice weren’t the only agencies to release important guidance today.
Government Releases New Guidance To Public Schools On The Rights Of Transgender Students
On Friday, the Department of Education and Department of Justice issued guidance to public schools nationwide reminding schools Title IX prohibits discrimination against transgender students, including denying them access to the restrooms and other facilities consistent with their gender identity.
Campus Crusade For Bias?: How Religious Demands For Exemptions Harm Higher Education
American Counseling Association Relocates Nashville Conference Over Tennessee's Anti-LGBT Law
On Tuesday, the American Counseling Association (ACA) announced that it would pull its 2017 Conference & Expo out of Nashville, Tennessee, due to the state’s new anti-LGBT legislation.
Religious Freedom For Everyone: We’re FOR It
Illinois Lawsuit Claims State And Federal RFRA Requires Discrimination Against Transgender Student
Last week, two major Religious Right groups filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education an Illinois school district, trying to stop them from protecting the rights of transgender students.
No Moore, Please: Ala. Chief Justice May Be Removed From The Bench
Bullseye: The Religious Right Sets Its Sights On Protections For Transgender People
Target has announced that transgender people are welcome to use the bathroom of their choice in its stores, and some fundamentalist Christians are not pleased. The American Family Association (AFA) launched a petition and boycott in response to the chain’s announcement.
Hot Off The Fax Machine: Congress Enters The Fray With Revived Anti-LGBT Legislation
Last week, the House Armed Services Committee adopted an amendment that would require all federal agencies to sanction taxpayer funded hiring discrimination in their contracts and grants. Now we hear the House Oversight & Government Reform Committee is planning to hold a hearing on a bill that specifically targets the LGBT community for discrimination.
Seven Signs Of The Persecution Apocalypse?: Religious Right Ally Claims Rampant Mistreatment Of Christians
Last Week in Review: April 25–29
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Trials And Tribulations: Controversial Ala. Judge Says He Should Stay On The Bench
NDAA's Government-Funded Discrimination Amendment Passes House Armed Services Committee
If you were to guess that one of the most controversial provisions found in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would be about national defense, you’d be wrong. During the House Armed Services Committee’s marathon mark-up of the NDAA on Wednesday, Rep. Steve Russell (R-OK) successfully offered a sweeping amendment that would sanction taxpayer-funded hiring discrimination.
Tennessee Governor Signs Bill That Could Harm LGBT Individuals Seeking Mental Healthcare
On Wednesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam (R) signed HB 1840/SB 1556, a bill that allows a therapist or counselor to refuse to treat clients whose "goals, outcomes, or behaviors... conflict with a sincerely held principle" of that mental health professional. The bill—now law—will endanger some of the most vulnerable Tennesseans: those in need of mental healthcare and treatment.
Graphics Gaffe: Company Refuses To Make Rainbow Logo For N.D. Church
The latest victim of a religion-based refusal is none other than a church.
Oregon Bakers Who Discriminated Against Same-Sex Couple Challenge $135,000 Fine
On the same day that the Colorado Supreme Court announced it would not hear the case of a baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, another bakery returned to court seeking a right to discriminate.
Last Week In Review: April 18–22
United Methodist Church Ministers Condemn Mississippi's Anti-LGBT Law
Over 30 ministers of the United Methodist Church's Mississippi Annual Conference released a statement on Monday condemning Mississippi's HB 1523 and legislation that legalizes discrimination in the name of religion.