February 22, 2025
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Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)

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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Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act introduced in U.S. House and Senate

Steve Lee, Editor05 mins

WASHINGTON – While the Supreme Court’s decision striking down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act and guidance from the Office of Personnel Management have made clear that federal workers’ same-sex spouses are now eligible for benefits, there are still federal employees who cannot access marriage and thus continue to be denied critical health,…

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