Lgbt Rights

lgbt rights Oct. 1, 2018

The U.S. Just Made Life Harder on LGBT Diplomats and U.N. StaffIn a change, same-sex partners will now only be granted visas if they’re married.

By Adam K. Raymond

early and often June 15, 2016

House Republicans Block Vote on LGBT Protections After Orlando ShootingThe bill would’ve prevented federal contractors from discriminating against employees on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

By Claire Landsbaum

transgender rights June 2, 2016

Massachusetts to Expand Protections for Transgender PeopleThey’ll now be allowed to use the bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity.

By Claire Landsbaum

transgender rights May 31, 2016

Court Won’t Change Virginia Transgender RulingThe ruling was the first to find transgender students are protected under Title IX.

By Claire Landsbaum

May 26, 2016

The GOP’s Civil War Over LGBT Rights Just Killed a Spending BillForty-three Republicans helped pass an amendment barring federal contractors from discriminating against gay people. The rest of the GOP caucus then killed the entire bill.

By Eric Levitz

transgender rights May 26, 2016

11 States Sue Obama Over Transgender PolicyThe suit calls Obama’s policy a “massive social experiment” and objects to his interpretation of Title IX.

By Claire Landsbaum

May 19, 2016

GOP Defends Liberty of Homophobic Arms MerchantsThe House was on the cusp of barring defense contractors from discriminating against gay people, when the GOP leadership strong-armed its members into switching their votes.

By Eric Levitz

lgbt rights May 19, 2016

North Carolina Governor Blames His State’s Bathroom Law on U.S. Government“Congress has been sitting on the sidelines.”

By Claire Landsbaum

lgbt rights May 13, 2016

Obama Issues Trans-Discrimination GuidelinesThe letter will be distributed to every public-school district in the nation today.

By Claire Landsbaum

lgbt rights May 10, 2016

California Assembly Passes Bill to Make All Public Bathrooms Gender-NeutralTake that, North Carolina.

By Claire Landsbaum

lgbt rights May 9, 2016

Alabama Chief Justice Suspended for Blocking Same-Sex MarriageRoy Moore said he intends to fight the suspension.

By Claire Landsbaum

lgbt rights May 4, 2016

Obama to Name Stonewall Inn First-Ever National Monument for Gay RightsJust in time for Pride Month.

By Claire Landsbaum

lgbt rights Apr. 8, 2016

Pennsylvania Governor Issues Orders Banning LGBT Discrimination“Pennsylvania is open for business no matter who you are or whom you love.”

By Jonah Shepp

Apr. 6, 2016

Tennessee Bill Would Let Therapists Reject GaysTennessee may become the first state where mental-health professionals can refuse patients in deference to their religious beliefs.

By Eric Levitz

lgbt rights Mar. 30, 2016