Michigan Funeral Home Settles Lawsuit That Led to Major Transgender Rights Victory at Supreme Court
The funeral home will pay $250,000 to the ACLU and estate of Aimee Stephens, while also agreeing to update its anti-discrimination policies.
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How Workplace Discrimination Impacts LGBTQ People
There is much that can be done to improve workplace attitudes towards LGBTQ people. As co-workers, it’s time we open up and begin to accept people for who they are and ensure that everyone is treated with dignity.
December 1st: Innocuous Changes to Citizenship Exam Part of Trump Administration’s Campaign War on Immigration
The changes to the test not only make the exam more difficult, but accompany other piecemeal policies designed to complicate immigrants’ ability to become Americans.
ACLU of Minnesota Asks Appeals Court to Reconsider Whether Felons Should Be Barred from Voting
In Minnesota, convicted felons can only vote after they’ve finished probation–a problem, the ACLU claims, when some people are given decades of probation for petty offenses.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Junks Republican Lawsuit Seeking to Stop Election Certification
The justices said the lawsuit was filed inappropriately late–well over a year after Pennsylvania passed Act 77, allowing for an expansion in absentee voting.
Scorched Earth Is Not MAGA (Until It Is)
Trump’s scorched earth departure won’t make America great again. It only hurts Americans while making Trump look like a jealous ex-boyfriend.
Federal Agency Issues Strong Warning Addressing Kickback Programs
Government agency sends warning letter to pharmaceutical companies concerning illegal kickbacks.
Starbucks Hit with Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Over Pride Shirts
Earlier this month, a former Starbucks employee sued the franchise after she was allegedly fired for refusing to wear a Pride shirt.
Musician Challenges NY’s Incidental Music Only Mandate
Judge rules incidental music mandate is unconstitutional in musician’s lawsuit.
Learn the Jargon to Understand the Legal Aspects of Marijuana
Unless you know what these and some other terms mean regarding the context, you might remain confused when judging the legality of marijuana.