Posts Tagged ‘discrimination’
HUD Affirms Commitment to Protect Transgender and Non-Binary Individuals
submitted by Christopher Phillips, Esq. Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced in a press release that it would withdraw a proposed rule, which, if implemented, would harm transgender and non-binary individuals. The proposed rule would have permitted blatant discrimination against transgender and non-binary individuals at emergency shelters. Specifically, the rule…
Read MoreFive Weeks into Presidency, President Biden Sends Clear Message: LGBTQ+ Rights are a Priority
submitted by Christopher Phillips, Esq. Just five short weeks into President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s presidency, the administration has sent a clear message. LGBTQ+ rights are a priority. On his first day in office, President Biden issued the Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation. The…
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