Articles tagged as: LGBTQ rights
August 22, 2018
Indianapolis Archbishop Issues Letter On Suspended Counselor
The Indianapolis Archdiocese posted online Tuesday a letter from the Most Rev. Charles Thompson saying teachers and guidance counselors are ministers of the faith who must lead by word and example.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2018
Lawmaker Plans To Block Money From Voucher Schools With Anti-LGBT Policies
Several voucher schools have openly anti-LGBTQ admission policies, but Indiana has no statewide anti-discrimination law.
Read MoreJuly 23, 2018
Transgender Student Seeks Injunction In Bathrooms Lawsuit
The student testifies he feels ostracized by peers because he must use either the female restroom or small unisex bathrooms in the nurse's office.
Read MoreJune 14, 2018
Who Decides How To Protect LGBTQ Student Rights?
Advocates say without the right support in schools, transgender kids are at higher risk for dropping out, or even suicide.
Read MoreApril 4, 2017
The Latest: Plaintiff: Time To Stop Punishing LGBT People
A federal appeals court in Chicago has ruled the 1964 Civil Rights Act does protect LGBT employees from workplace discrimination.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2017
Indiana Appealing Lesbian Couples' Parental Rights Order
The appeal will challenge U.S. District Judge's ruling in favor of eight lesbian couples who sued the state and some county health departments.
Read MoreNovember 17, 2016
Lawsuit Challenging RFRA 'Fix' Moves Forward
A lawsuit challenging local LGBT ordinances and the so-called "fix" to Indiana's controversial religious freedom law will move forward after a court's ruling.
Read MoreNovember 7, 2016
LGBT Rights Views Impacted By Election
Public opinion in favor of LGBT anti-discrimination protections has increased over the last 10 months, according to Bowen Center surveys.
Read MoreNovember 2, 2016
Religious Groups Challenge RFRA Fix, Local Ordinances
Religious groups are suing four cities because of the "fix" and city ordinances they say prevent them from barring LGBT people from their events.
Read MoreOctober 12, 2016
Court Vacates Sexual-Orientation Bias Ruling; To Rehear Case
Such rehearings are rare and can indicate some judges believe the initial ruling was flawed.
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