Experts have suggested the decision of an appellate court regarding Hobby Lobby’s treatment of a transgender employee could have implications for transgender individuals and businesses across the nation. The decision involves a Hobby Lobby employee named Meggan Sommerville, a transgender woman. Sommerville completed transitioning in 2010. However, Hobby Lobby denied her access to the women’s
LGBTQ persons and advocates are displeased with a new anti-lgbtq law in Hungary. The new law prohibits educational content and television shows for audiences under the age of 18 from featuring LGBTQ individuals. The law also bans content that can be seen as promoting the LGBTQ lifestyle to anyone under 18 years of age. This
The Oregon House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 704 on May 13, 2021. Governor Kate Brown signed the legislation into law ten days later. Accordingly, Oregon became the 14th state to end the so-called "Gay Panic" or "LGBTQ Panic" defense in criminal cases. What is the Gay Panic Defense in Criminal Cases? The Gay Panic
2021 has officially become the worst year for anti-LGBTQ legislation, according to HRC (Human Rights Campaign). Previously, 2015 held that distinction, with 15 anti-LGBTQ signed into law. As of May 7, 2021, 17 bills were signed into law that discriminate against the LGBTQ community. In addition, 11 more anti-LGBTQ bills are awaiting governors’ signatures. More
Thirteen same-sex couples across Japan filed lawsuits in 2019 demanding that the courts grant them the right to be legally married. In a landmark case decided on March 17, 2021, three same-sex couples won their case seeking marriage equality. However, this ruling is not the only hurdle they must overcome on their journeys to get
The Equality Act is one of President Joe Biden’s legislative priorities. In a release from the White House, President Biden stated that the bill is a “critical step toward ensuring that America lives up to our foundational values of equality and freedom for all.” Unfortunately, many Republicans do not agree with this statement. The President
In another step forward for LGBTQ rights in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 145 into law on September 11, 2020. The new law allows the courts to judge consensual sexual acts between minors on an individual basis, regardless of their sexual orientation, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey. Why Was
President Joe Biden has wasted no time in seeking to overturn his predecessor’s legacy. Within the first days of being sworn in, the new commander-in-chief has signed a number of executive orders seeking to overturn several of Donald Trump’s more famous—or infamous—policies. These include executive orders to stop the construction of a wall between the
If you are confused about whether Title IX applies to LGBTQ students, you are not alone. If you research Title IX, you will find numerous guidelines and opinions related to Title IX protections. However, you must pay close attention to the dates of the documents and whether the opinions or guidelines have been rescinded. For
After four years of Trump’s administration, the United States is poised to welcome a new president, Joe Biden. Biden ran on a pro LGBTQ platform. In March, the Biden campaign launched its plan to Advance LGBTQ + Equality in American and Around the World. Stated goals include: Protecting LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination. Supporting LGBTQ+ youth.
