November 24, 2024
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Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA)

Tyler Clementi Act reintroduced in Congress

Steve Lee, Editor03 mins

Today, lawmakers introduced important legislation to curb harassment and cyberbullying at colleges and universities. Sens. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) as well as Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI) reintroduced the Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act, writes Jennifer Pike on the HRC Blog. This legislation would require colleges and universities receiving federal student aid…

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Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act could help LGBT Americans realize American Dream

Steve Lee, Editor04 mins

WASHINGTON – With no federal law protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people from discrimination in securing credit, thousands of Americans face unfair challenges in buying a home, going to college, or starting a small business.  To ensure all qualified people have access to the financial credit necessary to build a productive life, Sen….

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