News From The United-States
Delaware becomes the 15th state to ban "conversion therapies"
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Delaware became the 15th state to ban "conversion therapies" to LGBTQ minors after Governor John Carney's signing.
Madison, Wisconsin banned "conversion therapies" to LGBTQ minors
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Madison becomes the second largest city in Wisconsin to ban "conversion therapies".
U.S. Episcopal Church opens its doors to LGBT couples
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U.S. Episcopal Church will allow LGBT couples to marry in its churches. The right of some bishops to refuse to perform these weddings will be preserved.
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals didn't recognize the protection of LGBT people in Title VII
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In Atlanta, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that federal laws on discrimination cannot give protection based on sexual orientation. It considers that Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act doesn't apply to LGBT people.
Texas Republicans endorse 24 anti-LGBT positions in new platform
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The Republican Party took new anti-LGBT positions during its convention in Texas.
North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles finally approved lesbian license plate
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The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles approved a woman's request for a lesbian license plate in honor of her wife.
What are the best and worst US states for LGBT families?
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Move.org, a resource for all things moving, revealed the ranking of the 50 US states from best to worst for LGBT families.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming passed a non-discrimination order
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Jackson Hole City Council in Wyoming has unanimously passed a non-discrimination ordinance.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania bans "conversion therapies" for LGBTQ minors
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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has approved the "conversion therapies" ban for LGBTQ youth. Bethlehem thus becomes the eighth jurisdiction of the state to prohibit this kind of "therapies".
The anti-discrimination bill is moving ahead a bit in Missouri but is unlikely to be voted on this year.
New Hampshire added gender identity to non-discrimination law
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In New Hampshire, Republican Governor Chris Sununu signed House Bill 1319 into law. Gender identity will be added to the state's non-discrimination law.
New Hampshire banned "conversion therapies" for LGBTQ minors
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It's amazing! New Hampshire Republican Governor Chris Sununu has signed the bill HB 587 into law! This will help protect LGBTQ youth against "conversion therapies" or "ex-gay therapies".
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