Lowenstein: Judge orders speedy ruling on Prop 8 case
When Ted Olson and David Boies filed federal suit against Proposition 8 on behalf of their clients, the case was newsworthy for two main reasons. The two lawyers at the helm famously opposed each other in Bush v. Gore, and most of the national LGBT organizations were quick to distance …
Tags: Bush, David Boies, Federal Suit, Gore, Helm, Judge Orders, Lawyers, Lgbt Organizations, Lowenstein, Speedy, Ted OlsonLowenstein: Barney Frank to introduce inclusive ENDA next week
An aide to Barney Frank told the Washington Blade that the Congressman intends to introduce a fully inclusive version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act next week:
An assistant to U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) revealed Wednesday that the congressman will introduce the Employment Non-Discrimination Act next week.
Diego Sanchez, who is transgender …
Tags: Barney Frank, Congressman, Diego Sanchez, Discrimination Act, Employment, Lowenstein, Washington BladeLowenstein: Hate Crimes bill to move in Senate this week
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An anonymous Democratic Party source told the Washington Blade that hate crimes legislation will likely go to a vote before Wednesday in the Senate. The legislation, which the House of Representatives passed earlier this year, will be attached to a …
Tags: Democratic Party, Hate Crimes Bill, Hate Crimes Legislation, House Of Representatives, Judy Shepard, Lowenstein, Party Source, Senate, Vote, Washington Blade
