Gay rights measures on the ballot in three states
(Olympia, Wash.) Nearly a year after California voters overturned same-sex marriage, voters in three other states will weigh in this fall on whether to reverse gay rights initiatives ranging from anti-discrimination measures to marriage benefits.
In Maine, voters will decide whether or not to uphold the state’s legalization of same-sex marriage. …
Tags: Anti Discrimination, California Voters, gay rights, Initiatives, Legalization Of Same Sex Marriage, Maine Voters, marriage, Marriage Benefits, Measures, Olympia, same sex marriage, Three StatesSF City Attorney ready to lend a hand in federal gay marriage case
Dennis Herrera, San Francisco’s City Attorney petitioned a U.S. District Court Judge Thursday to allow San Francisco to intervene as a party plaintiff in a constitutional challenge to Proposition 8, the voter-approved amendment that bans gay marriage in California. The federal lawsuit was filed in May on behalf of two California couples. San Francisco lead the legal battle that resulted in the May 2008 ruling in favor of gay marriage that was later overruled by Prop 8. “We are long overdue to put anti-gay discrimination on trial based on the facts,” said Herrera in a statement. “The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office has the experience and expertise to aggressively assist in doing precisely that.”See City Attorney ready to lend a hand in federal gay marriage case The San Francisco Examiner
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Gay Men Kissing Ousted From Chico’s Tacos in Texas
The Chico’s Tacos restaurant chain in El Paso Texas doesn’t like homosexuals eating their fast-food tacos and the police agree reasoning, that a business can refuse service to anyone it wants, despite the city’s anti-discrimination ordinance.
When two men briefly kissed at the popular taco chain, bigotry, homophobia and ignorance of the law came out in full force, beginning with the security guards’ hurling anti-gay slurs at the men and ending with the El Paso Police ordering the men to leave the restaurant or face a “homosexual conduct” citation.
The incident has garnered national attention and the taco chain faces a growing movement by gay rights activists to boycott the restaurant, with protests planned at the restaurant’s multiple El Paso locations.
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Hundreds still scheduled to speak on gay rights amendment
A controversial amendment to an anti-discrimination ordinance is still up for discussion after the Anchorage Assembly didn’t get through all the public testimony Tuesday night.
The proposed law would make it illegal to discriminate against someone based on sexual orientation.
The assembly has already scheduled a special meeting for next Tuesday, June 16 to hear everyone who has signed up to speak about the ordinance.
More than 250 people remain on the waiting list to speak, which means another meeting might have to be scheduled to discuss this one ordinance.
Assembly Chair Debbie Ossiander, who represents Eagle River and Chugiak tried to begin the Tuesday meeting on a positive note. See Hundreds still scheduled to speak on gay rights amendment
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Settlement in lesbian student harassment case
(Vallejo, California) A settlement has been reached between a student, who claimed she had faced anti-gay harassment and discrimination from teachers and school staff, and the Vallejo City Unified School District.
The settlement was reached by the American Civil Liberties Union and includes district-wide anti-harassment training for students and staff.
Rochelle Hamilton, …
Tags: American Civil Liberties, American Civil Liberties Union, Anti Discrimination, Anti Gay, Civil Liberties Union, Gay Discrimination, Harassment Case, Harassment Training, Lesbian Student, School Staff, Student Harassment, Vallejo City Unified School, Vallejo City Unified School DistrictProcter & Gamble bars trans discrimination
CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble, the world’s largest consumer products maker, has amended its anti-discrimination policy to include gender identity and expression.
The policy was recently amended to read: “We at P&G recognize the power that comes from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences coming together around a common goal. Our policy forbids any discrimination, harassment or intimidation because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or other non-job-related personal characteristic. Employees are encouraged to bring questions or concerns in this area to their management. Strict disciplinary action for violations of this policy will be taken, including termination of employment.” See Procter & Gamble bars trans discrimination
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NY Senate urged to pass trans rights bill
(Albany, New York) The New York Assembly has voted to amend the state’s human rights law to include anti-discrimination protections based upon gender identity and expression.
The bill, known as the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act or GENDA, bans discrimination against transgender people in housing, employment, credit, public accommodations, and other areas …
Tags: Albany New York, Anti Discrimination, Discrimination Act, Employment Credit, Genda, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Human Rights Law, Ny Senate, Public Accommodations, Senate Bill, Trans Rights, York AssemblySerbia passes anti- discrimination law
By one vote, Parliament bans discrimination on “race, religion, sexual orientation or gender”
Tags: Anti Discrimination, Discrimination Law, Parliament, Religion, Serbia, Sexual Orientation, VoteSerbia passes anti- discrimination law
By one vote, Parliament bans discrimination on “race, religion, sexual orientation or gender”
Tags: Anti Discrimination, Discrimination Law, Parliament, Religion, Serbia, Sexual Orientation, VoteSerbian lawmakers pass anti-discrimination law
(Belgrade, Serbia) Serbian lawmakers narrowly gave final approval Thursday to an anti-discrimination law that is part of pro-Western reforms but was strongly opposed by the Serbian Orthodox Church and other conservatives.
Parliament passed the bill with a slim majority of 127 votes in favor to 59 against - one more vote …
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