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NCAA joins 300 Hoosier businesses calling for nondiscrimination reform

December 16, 2015, 5:14 pm This morning, the NCAA national office announced that they have joined Indiana Competes, a coalition of more than 300 Indiana businesses dedicated to securing nondiscrimination protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Hoosiers.

Louisiana Governor-Elect to Issue Executive Order Protecting LGBT State Employees

December 2, 2015, 10:17 am Louisiana governor-elect John Bel Edwards announced tonight that he plans to issue an executive order protecting state employees and government contractors from being fired, discriminated against, or harassed on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Edwards takes office January 11.

NCAA Reconsiders Host Cities Based on Gay and Transgender Rights

November 21, 2015, 11:40 am Late yesterday evening, the NCAA announced that it will reconsider host cities for future events based on nondiscrimination protections for gay and transgender individuals.

Tennessee Lawmaker Plans Anti-Transgender Student Bill for Upcoming Legislative Session

November 11, 2015, 2:09 pm Tennessee state Rep. Bud Hulsey (R-Kingsport) is planning to introduce a bill that would require transgender students to use bathrooms that are inconsistent with their gender.

In Wake of Houston Loss, Dallas Recommits to Transgender Protections

November 10, 2015, 2:13 pm Today the Dallas City Council unanimously voted in favor of updating its nondiscrimination ordinance to clarify that it protects residents on the basis of both sexual orientation and gender identity.

Government Report Showcases Discrimination Against Transgender People in Employment

November 9, 2015, 2:13 pm This study underlines the critical need for educating Americans across the country about who transgender people are and the extent of the discrimination they face every day.

Houston Equal Rights Ordinance Falls Short, Leaving Millions Without Protections

November 3, 2015, 9:30 pm Civil rights work is never easy – and the path to justice is often marked by temporary losses and roadblocks. Our opponents took their scare tactics to new heights in Houston in order to mislead voters and distort the truth throughout this campaign.

Hillary Clinton Endorses Houston Equal Rights Ordinance

October 29, 2015, 3:10 pm "Today's announcement from presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton in support of Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance shows tremendous momentum in the final days of our campaign to ensure that no one faces discrimination for who they are."

Governor Cuomo to Issue Executive Order on Transgender Protections in New York State

October 22, 2015, 5:30 pm "Governor Cuomo has a strong history of fighting for equality for LGBT people and he has continued that leadership today by taking bold action to provide transgender people urgently needed protection from discrimination."

Florida Bill Introduced to Allow Discrimination Against LGBT People in Public Places

October 21, 2015, 7:13 pm Today the Florida House of Representatives introduced HB 401, a bill that would allow businesses, individuals, health care facilities and providers, adoption agencies, and other institutions to discriminate based on their religious beliefs.

Freedom for All Americans Launches First-Ever Apprenticeship Program for LGBT Campaign Leaders

September 21, 2015, 5:46 pm LGBT-University will train emerging leaders on critical campaign skills to help win legislative and ballot fights across the country.

At CNN Debate, Huckabee, Santorum, Jindal Defend Kentucky Clerk who Disregarded the Law

September 16, 2015, 11:00 pm This evening, Republican presidential candidates faced-off in their second debate of the election cycle.

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