Articles tagged as: LGBTQ rights
September 26, 2016
Where Do The Gubernatorial Candidates Stand On The Issues?
Republican Eric Holcomb and Democrat John Gregg talked with Statehouse Reporter Brandon Smith about where they stand on roads, universal pre-k and LGBT protections.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2016
NCAA Pulls 7 Championship Events From North Carolina, Citing Transgender Law
The events moving out of state include games from the 2017 men's basketball tournament - the organization's premier event. State Republicans called the decision "so absurd it's almost comical."
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2016
Lafayette City Council Moves To Enact Transgender Protections
After a lengthy and spirited public debate, the Lafayette City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve an amendment adding gender identity protections to the city's human relations ordinance.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2016
Lawmakers Hear From Both Sides Of LGBT Rights Debate
For those who've followed Indiana's LGBT rights debate over the last year and a half, Tuesday's hearing yielded nothing new.
Read MoreJuly 15, 2016
Donald Trump And VP Pick Pence Face Divide On Women's Health, LGBT Issues
The two will have gulfs to cross on some key issues including Medicaid expansion, LGBT rights and Trump's proposed Muslim ban.
Read MoreMay 25, 2016
Lawmakers Will Study LGBT Civil Rights This Summer
Senate Republicans said they hoped to study LGBT issues further after last session's failed legislation.
Read MoreMay 24, 2016
Valparaiso City Council Approves LGBT Protections
Munster, Kokomo, Carmel and Columbus are among communities adopting similar protections since last year's uproar over Indiana's religious objections law.
Read MoreApril 20, 2016
Valparaiso Advisory Council Recommends LGBT Protections
The ordinance would also bar discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status and familial status.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2016
What's Next for LGBT Rights Groups in Indiana?
LGBT rights group Freedom Indiana's Chris Paulsen said Tuesday that her organization will continue to support communities that want to move forward on protecting LGBT Hoosiers.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2016
Will The 2016 Legislative Session Be Remembered More For What Wasn't Accomplished?
Despite passing more than 100 bills, and resolving issues that had lingered in the the legislature for years, the 2016 session of the Indiana General Assembly may be remembered more for what lawmakers couldn't get done.
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