Tag: anti-LGBT
Only in America : Mississippi House Passes Discriminatory “Religious Liberty Accommodations Act”
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Mississippi blasted the state House of Representatives for advancing H.B. 1523. Sponsored by House Speaker Philip Gunn, this vile piece of legislation will allow individuals, religious organizations and private associations to use religion to discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Mississippians, in some of the most important aspect of their lives, including at work, at schools, in their family life and more. The bill was passed by a vote of 80-39, and now heads to the Senate.
Outrageous anti-LGBT (RLA Act) Advances in Mississippi
Bill is one of twelve other anti-LGBT bills under consideration in the Mississippi State Legislature this session.
South Dakota Governor to Meet With Trans Kids Ahead of Decision on Signing Discriminatory
Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation responded to the news that South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard will meet with transgender students before making his decision on whether to sign HB 1008 – outrageous legislation that would prevent trans students in public schools from using restrooms and other facilities consistent with their gender identity.
Only in America : South Dakota following Russia by Passing Law Attacking Trans Children
The extreme legislation attacking vulnerable children is dangerously close to becoming law and could lead to national outrage for the Mount Rushmore State.
BOY – Challenging homophobia in schools
Award winning HyperFusion Theatre Company and Shaun Dellenty, founder of anti-homophobia education project ‘Inclusion For All’ present a ground-breaking theatre production ‘BOY’ launching in February 2016 to coincide with the celebration of LGBT History Month.
HRC & Youth Advocates Across the U.S Host Readings of “ I Am Jazz ” Today
Children’s book, ” I Am Jazz ” , by transgender teen advocate Jazz Jennings increases understanding and emphasises the importance of compassion.