April 23, 2025
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LGBT activist Jared Milrad launches #WeWontGoBack national equality movement

Steve Lee, Editor02 mins

LOS ANGELES, Calif.  — Jared Milrad, an award-winning actor, writer, filmmaker, lawyer, and activist, has launched We Won’t Go Back, a people’s movement for Americans of all backgrounds fighting to protect the country’s highest ideals of inclusivity, equality, justice and opportunity. The movement’s Web site, wewontgoback.us, provides unique resources for supporters to increase democratic engagement, including more than a…

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New attempts to block United Nations mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity prove unsuccessful

Steve Lee, Editor07 mins

NEW YORK – Yet another attempt to block the United Nations mandate of the Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) has been halted today at the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly plenary in New York City. In a tight vote, States refused to support an attempt to “defer consideration…

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Charlotte City Council repeals its LGBT non-discrimination ordinance in anticipation of HB 2 repeal

Steve Lee, Editor09 mins

RALEIGH, N.C. — In a move that could lead to the repeal of North Carolina’s anti-LGBT law, H.B. 2, the Charlotte City Council voted today to repeal its LGBT non-discrimination ordinance. LGBT and civil rights advocacy groups called on North Carolina legislative leaders to follow through and repeal H.B. 2, the state law that bans…

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Covered California extends enrollment deadline to Dec. 19

Steve Lee, Editor03 mins

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California is extending a key enrollment deadline for coverage starting Jan. 1 in order to align with a new federal announcement made yesterday that extends the deadline for HealthCare.gov states. Consumers enrolling through Covered California will now have through Monday, Dec. 19 at midnight to sign up for health care coverage…

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House Freedom Caucus attempts to revoke important LGBTQ protections

Steve Lee, Editor16 mins

The House Freedom Caucus is attempting to end two crucially important protections for LGBTQ people at the federal level. As part of a document outlining more than 200 rules, regulations and executive orders they want revoked, the caucus targeted federal guidance on the fair and equal treatment of transgender students from the Department of Education, as well…

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Chiang leads coalition of treasurers seeking federal housing help for people with disabilities

Steve Lee, Editor02 mins

SACRAMENTO – California State Treasurer John Chiang is taking the lead in urging Obama Administration officials to rewrite regulations that could prevent people with disabilities from participating in a new savings program and still qualify for federal housing assistance. Earlier this week, Chiang and the treasurers of Nevada, Illinois, Rhode Island and Alaska wrote a joint letter…

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Advocacy groups applaud President Obama’s appointments of Catherine Lhamon and Debo Adegbile to the United States Commission on Civil Rights

Steve Lee, Editor06 mins

Today, LGBTQ advocacy groups applauded President Obama’s appointment of Assistant Secretary of Education for Civil Rights Catherine E. Lhamon and attorney Debo P. Adegbile to six-year terms on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The bipartisan, independent Commission on Civil Rights is charged with advising the development of civil rights policy and enhancing enforcement of…

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Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore makes last-ditch appeal to the Alabama Court of the Judiciary to undo his suspension

Steve Lee, Editor03 mins

Suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore has made a last-ditch appeal to the Alabama Court of the Judiciary to restore his salary and ability to participate in legal decisions. In September, the Alabama Court of the Judiciary suspended Moore from the bench for the remainder of his term, due to his unethical and extralegal actions…

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Louisiana judge strikes down executive order protecting LGBTQ state workers from discrimination

Steve Lee, Editor03 mins

Wednesday, Judge Todd Hernandez of the 19th Judicial District Court struck down Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ executive order protecting LGBTQ state workers and contractors from discrimination. Judge Hernandez delivered the ruling as the result of a dispute between Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, a Republican, and the Democratic governor, reported The Washington Blade. “The court…

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New report reveals LGBTQ students experience pervasive harassment and discrimination, but school-based supports can make a difference

Steve Lee, Editor06 mins

NEW YORK – U.S. middle and high schools remain hostile environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) students, according to GLSEN’s National School Climate Survey. However, the report, which documents school climate, its effects on student outcomes and the availability and benefits of school-based supports for LGBTQ students, also shows significant signs…

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