Nondiscrimination Laws

April 20, 2015

by Kip McClement, Trans Issues Intern

Judge rules Houston nondiscrimination ordinance will stand

The Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO) has been stalled for nearly a year while opponents have sought to overturn the act. However, a judge has ruled the petition opposing HERO invalid, allowing protections for LGBT Houstonians to take effect.

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March 2, 2015

by Kip McClement, Trans Issues Intern

Discriminatory bills across the country would punish transgender people using public bathrooms

A flurry of bills have been introduced which seek to limit a transgender person's ability to use the public bathroom in alignment with their gender identity. The discriminatory bills are founded on debunked information and criminalize people for their gender identity.

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February 26, 2013

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Transgender Community Targeted By Phoenix Nondiscrimination Opponents

The Phoenix City Council is considering changes to a local ordinance that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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September 12, 2011

by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

Michigan on the Move

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April 6, 2011

by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

Nashville, TN Advances Equality Despite Proposed Anti-Gay Legislation

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December 10, 2010

by Justin Ward, Senior Media Field Strategist at GLAAD

Many Penn. Localities Leading by Example, Others Missing the Mark on Discrimination

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November 4, 2009

by GLAAD

GLAAD Statement on 2009 Election Results in Maine, Washington and Kalamazoo, Michigan

GLAAD just released this statement by President Jar

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October 30, 2009

by Kellee Terrell, COAD Media Strategist @ GLAAD

Latest Statewide LGBT Developments

Every week at state and local levels, there are numerous developments taking place about the many key issues that deeply

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