Good news coming out of Utah today. From Equality Utah: After 3.5 years, the Utah Supreme Court ruled today In Re Gray and Rice (20170046) 2021 UT 13, and confirmed the right…
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Biden To Trans Americans: ‘Your President Has Your Back’
In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Joe Biden spoke to several issues as well as his proposed American Jobs Plan and American Families Plan. Along the way,…
Switzerland Will Hold National Vote On Same-Sex Marriage
I was surprised to learn today that Switzerland, of all countries, still has not legalized same-sex marriage. One of the few European countries still lacking marriage equality, Switzerland will now ask its…
Supreme Court Sidesteps LGBTQ Case Between TX & CA
I guess you could call this a “win by default…” The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up a legal argument between California and Texas centered on ‘religious beliefs’ trumping LGBTQ rights.…
North Carolina Wedding Venue Turns Gay Couple Away
Another gay couple denied service by a business because of the owners’ beliefs in the “sanctity of marriage.” Local news station WTVD in North Carolina reports a gay couple approached the Highgrove…
Court Recognizes Same-Sex Parents Have Parental Rights
Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Appeals recognized two unmarried women as parents where one parent is a genetic parent and the other parent gave birth. LaNesha Matthews and Kyresha LeFever were a…
LGBTQ Rights Package Introduced In North Carolina
A group of lawmakers in North Carolina has proposed a package of 4 bills that would improve life for LGBTQ people in the state. The first bill would repeal House Bill 2,…
Japan Court Rules Ban On Same-Sex Marriage Is Unconstitutional
For the first time, a Japanese court has ruled the country’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Judge Tomato Takebe of the Sapporo District Court said in his ruling, “Legal benefits stemming…
Fairness For All Act ‘Worse Than Nothing’ Due To Religious Exemptions
Republican Rep. Chris Stewart of Utah has introduced legislation that he calls a counter proposal to the Equality Act which was passed in the House of Representatives yesterday by a vote of 224-206.…
Equality Act Passes In House Of Representatives 224-206
As expected, the Equality Act, which would amend current federal laws to outlaw discrimination against LGBTQ people, passed in the House of Representatives today. With 3 Republicans voting with all Democrats, the…
President Biden Urges Swift Passage Of Equality Act
In an official statement from the White House, President Biden calls on Congress to “swiftly pass” the Equality Act: I applaud Congressman David Cicilline and the entire Congressional Equality Caucus for introducing…
House Will Vote On The Equality Act Next Week
In a letter to colleagues, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) indicated that the Equality Act will be taken up as soon as next week. From the Washington Blade: “Other legislation coming…
Biden Issues Memo Aimed At Protecting LGBTQ Rights Abroad
President Joe Biden issued a presidential memorandum on Thursday aimed at promoting and protecting LGBTQ rights abroad. From the White House, the memorandum reads, in part: “All human beings should be treated with…
UPDATE: Biden Repeals Transgender Military Ban
UPDATE: President Joe Biden has signed an executive order repealing Donald Trump’s ban on transgender Americans serving in the U.S. military. “President Biden believes that gender identity should not be a bar…
Biden Signs EO Prohibiting LGBTQ Discrimination In Federal Agencies
Just hours after taking the oath of office, President Joe Biden signed 17 executive orders including one prohibiting LGBTQ discrimination in all federal agencies. The first paragraph of the executive order states,…
What LGBTQ Promises Will Biden Be Able To Achieve In Early Days?
With President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration less than a week away, queer folks may wonder what LGBTQ promises he’ll be able to fulfill in the often-referenced ‘first 100 days.’ On a conference call…
