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11 12, 2017

U.S. Supreme Court Refuse to Hear Gay Worker Protections Appeal

2026-05-01T11:34:02-07:00December 11th, 2017|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg, Staff Writer WASHINGTON, D.C — In a shock to many gay activists, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday Dec. 11, refused to hear the appeal of Jameka Evans, the Georgia security guard who said she was harassed and forced from her employment simply because she is a lesbian. By doing this action, [...]

19 10, 2017

Anti-Gay Activist Michael Heath Bid to Remove LGBT Rights in Maine Fails

2026-07-08T18:29:41-07:00October 19th, 2017|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg, Staff Writer One of the leaders of the anti-Gay movement, Michael Heath, whom you will remember was at one time the head of the Christian Civics League and major opposition leader in the state of Maine opposing equal rights for LGBTQ citizens, made news today as he said he will no longer [...]

13 10, 2017

Gay lawmakers Launch First LGBTQ Caucus In Arizona Legislature

2026-05-01T11:34:03-07:00October 13th, 2017|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg, Staff Writer PHOENIX, AZ — Four gay lawmakers have launched the first ever in the history of the Arizona Legislature, its first LGBTQ caucus at the Capitol. The new caucus is designed to harness the LGBTQ community's economic power and too push harder for equality in the state of Arizona. On National [...]

26 07, 2017

DOJ Goes After LGBT Workplace Protections Under Title VII

2026-05-05T15:46:49-07:00July 26th, 2017|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics USA WASHINGTON, D.C. — (July 26, 2017) — The U.S. Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, is preparing to file a legal brief with the conservative-leaning 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 [...]

11 07, 2017

Adult Store Pleasure Chest Responds to NYC Union Claims

2026-05-01T11:35:34-07:00July 11th, 2017|Categories: LGBT News|Tags: , , , , , , |

By: Andy Powell, Staff Writer NEW YORK, NY — The Pleasure Chest Adult Retail Chain's head of business operations, Sarah Tomchesson, penned an op-ed response to the allegations made in a press release from a New York City Union (RWDSU) against the adult store chain. The adult retail chain's union published a press release on [...]

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