anti-discrimination laws

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Daily Fix: Utah’s Non-Discrimination Bill Isn’t All That And a Bag of Chips and More News Stories

A boycott of Dolce&Gabbana, lesbian divorce in Alabama, a lesbian rabbi, anti-gay marriage laws and more!

Yvonne —

Mar 17, 2015

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

New Report Finally Gives Crucial Numbers on Economic Disparities Hurting LGBT Women

With MAP’s report, we have clear, comprehensive data that solidifies the seriousness of the problem and provides a new resource for battling it.

Adrian —

Mar 12, 2015

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Detroit Pediatrician Refuses to Treat Baby With Two Moms — and in Michigan, It’s Legal

The decision goes against recommendations from the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics, but Michigan doesn’t currently have anti-discrimination laws that can address the doctor’s behavior.

Kaitlyn —

Feb 19, 2015

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

LGBTQ Idahoans and Allies Pack the Capitol to “Add The Words” to the Idaho Human Rights Act

People shared stories of discrimination, bullying and fear of oppression and why they just want to be free to be themselves in their home state.

Mey —

Jan 28, 2015

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

2015’s Anti-LGBT Law Proposals Are Already Stacking Up

Just one month into the new year, lawmakers across the country are introducing bills to erode LGBT rights any way they can.

Kaitlyn —

Jan 19, 2015

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Backwards Mitten: Michigan Might Be The Next “Right To Discriminate” State

Michigan picks up where Arizona left off and tries to “restore” the right to discriminate based on religious beliefs. Worse yet, the bill has better traction that a bill to…

Mari Brighe —

Dec 10, 2014

advice

anti-discrimination laws

politics + activism

Jury Duty For (Anti-Racist) Dummies

If anything good is going to come out of this jury duty business, maybe it’s that I’m about to kick my ass into gear.

Hannah Hodson —

Nov 18, 2014

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

Michigan Same-Sex Couples Get a Court Win, But State Legislature Wants to Leave Trans People Behind

Republicans are trying to exclude trans protections in a civil rights amendment, while a federal judge has struck down a state law banning domestic partner benefits.

Mari Brighe —

Nov 13, 2014

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

5 Trans Legal Protections Mapped Across The US, Plus Bonus 6th Map

Not all barriers can be resolved through state-by-state legal protections.

Maddie —

Oct 16, 2014

anti-discrimination laws

gay rights

politics + activism

Slowly but Surely, Gay Conversion Therapy Is Coming Out of Mental Health Practices

Lawmakers across the United States are working to eliminate therapies from mental health practices that seek to “cure” homosexuality.

Helen —

Sep 23, 2014

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

American Bar Association Unanimously Passes LGBT Nondiscrimination Resolution, Wants You to Have Rights

The ABA passes a resolution that says they are really, really, really cool with LGBT rights.

KaeLyn —

Aug 25, 2014

anti-discrimination laws

christianity

politics + activism

George Fox University Updates Trans Student Housing Policy, Remains The Worst

In response to the general freakout over the school’s discrimination against Jayce M, George Fox upped the ante on its discriminatory cluelessness. He and other trans students can live on…

Adrian —

Jul 21, 2014