Sen. Carl Levin Offers Support for ENDA, Repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

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Sen. Carl Levin Offers Support for ENDA, Repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Michigan’s Senator Carl Levin reiterated his support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) and for repealing the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy during a meeting with the Michigan Democratic Party’s LGBTA Caucus Friday.

If passed, the Employment Non-Discrimination . . . → Read More: Sen. Carl Levin Offers Support for ENDA, Repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Supreme Court Upholds Non-Discrimination Student Group Policy

The Supreme Court ruled today that universities can legally not give recognition to a student group if it violates campus-wide non-discrimination policy.

In the case before the Court, Christian Legal Society v. Martinez, et al, the University of California, Hastings College of Law requires all student groups to abide by a non-discrimination policy . . . → Read More: Supreme Court Upholds Non-Discrimination Student Group Policy

LGBT CAUCUS ENDORSES JOCELYN BENSON FOR 2010 SECRETARY OF STATE RACE

DETROIT – The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) and Allies Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party has endorsed the nomination of nationally-renowned election law expert Jocelyn Benson as the Michigan Democratic Party’s candidate for Secretary of State in 2010.

“We believe Jocelyn is a strong candidate who will work to ensure that the rights . . . → Read More: LGBT CAUCUS ENDORSES JOCELYN BENSON FOR 2010 SECRETARY OF STATE RACE

LBGT Caucus Seeks Courageous Candidates

Governor Granholm’s stated willingness to consider a non-enumerated anti-bullying bill. Lack of a state-wide employment non-discrimination law. There is a lot of work to be done in Michigan. Participation of LGBT persons and allies in the Michigan Democratic Party Early Endorsement Convention April 17 at Cobo Hall in Detroit is critical if we are . . . → Read More: LBGT Caucus Seeks Courageous Candidates

Salt Lake City Passes Non-Discrimination Ordinance – Unanimously

The Salt Lake City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday night that protects gay citizens against discrimination in housing and employment. Click here for . . . → Read More: Salt Lake City Passes Non-Discrimination Ordinance – Unanimously

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