Dive into the latest developments in LGBT equality laws across the United States. From nondiscrimination statutes to marriage equality and transgender protections, this tag highlights all legal and policy changes impacting LGBTQ Americans. Stay updated with JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics USA for timely news and expert analysis on federal and state legislation shaping LGBTQ rights.
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WASHINGTON D.C. — (10-11-21) — In celebration of Coming Out Day, president Biden for the defeat of anti-LGBT bills in state legislatures across the country and for the U.S. Senate to pass the Equality Act to mark National Coming Out Day. “Despite the extraordinary progress our nation has made, our work to ensure the full [...]
POMPANO BEACH, FL — (08-25-21) — M.D. Science Lab, maker of the Swiss Navy brand, has announced the company will commemorate Women’s Equality Day on Thursday. “Congress designated August 26 as Women’s Equality Day as a national day celebrating the importance of the women’s suffrage movement and the work to secure and expand equal rights [...]
WASHINGTON D.C. — (03-18-21) — Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) is flexing her influence to garner her support for the Equality Act Bill passed by the House of Representatives. While Collins supported the Equality Acts Bill last year, this time around she is making demands to garner her support for LGBTQ civil rights. Collins is being [...]
WASHINGTON D.C. — (02-26-21) — Three GOP Lawmakers broke ranks with their party to join Democrats in voting for the Equality Act on Thursday. Reps. John Katko (R-N.Y.), Tom Reed (R-N.Y.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) were the only Republicans to vote in favor of the bill. The civil rights bill aims to extend protections for [...]
BERN, SWITZERLAND — (12-18-20) — Switzerland’s parliament has made history in passing the final vote on Marriage Equality, making same-sex marriage the law of the land after a seven year campaign. This makes Switzerland the 29th country in the world to approve marriage equality. The vote could still be challenged by a public referendum, but [...]