LGBTQ
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PublishedJune 15, 2020
Supreme Court rules gay, transgender people are protected from job discrimination
The decision was a defeat not just for the employers, but also the Trump administration, which argued that the law’s plain wording compelled a ruling for the employers.
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PublishedJune 14, 2020
HUD rule change could allow homeless shelters to restrict transgender people’s access
The proposed rule would scrap the Obama administration's 2016 guidance requiring such shelters to accept transgender people.
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PublishedJune 11, 2020
‘Pose’ stars join growing backlash over J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans comments
The hit FX series’ Indya Moore, Steven Canals, Mj Rodriguez and Dominique Jackson are among the latest to weigh in on the Rowling controversy.
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PublishedJune 10, 2020
LGBTQ+ groups across Maine make adjustments for Pride month
Twelve organizations across Maine have teamed up to create a completely virtual Pride Month. The first event is a livestream of a drag queen story hour hosted by the Children's Book Cellar in Waterville.
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PublishedMay 13, 2020
Michigan woman at center of Supreme Court transgender rights case dies
Aimee Stephens' firing from her post at a funeral home wound its way up to the high court, where justices are considering whether federal civil rights law protects transgender people.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2020
Deaf and queer communities celebrated together at 20th USM drag show
The Royal Majesty Drag Show is marking its anniversary with a show co-hosted by Deafies in Drag comedy duo.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2020
Supreme Court agrees to hear case of religion vs. gay rights over foster children
The city of Philadelphia has refused to contract with Catholic Social Services because the group would not place foster children with same-sex couples.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2020
Girls sue to block participation of transgender athletes in Connecticut
They argue in a federal lawsuit that including transgender athletes in girls' sports doesn't create a level playing field.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2020
School Notebook: Jan. 29
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2020
Hannaford gets perfect score on index of corporate LGBTQ policies
The Scarborough-based supermarket was the only large employer based in Maine to score 100% on the Human Rights Campaign index.
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