LGBT – Page 5 – People's World

Labor Dept., unions go to bat in court for same-sex couples

April 10, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

All married couples, whether opposite-sex or same-sex, should have federal family leave rights regardless of where they live.

Indiana “religious freedom” bill: bad for state and my family

April 7, 2015 By Doris Scheffler

"It appalls me that our legislators used my tax dollars to create, lobby for, and now defend a law that opens the door for discrimination against gays and lesbians."

Public workers union moves conference as “Boycott Indiana” movement mushrooms

March 31, 2015 By Teresa Albano

"The so-called Religious Freedom Restoration Act sets Indiana and our nation back decades in the struggle for civil rights."

In women’s history month: Lesbian rabbi leads Reform Jewish profession

March 30, 2015 By Rachel Zoll

The Reform Jewish movement - Rabbi Eger's spiritual home since childhood - has traveled a long road toward recognizing and embracing same-sex relationships.

Anti-LGBT bills introduced in 28 states

March 26, 2015 By Human Rights Campaign

So far this year 34 anti-LGBT bills in nine states have been defeated or failed to meet key legislative deadlines.